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  • Internal Auditor Business Development Regional Head of Treasury – East Africa

    Internal Auditor Business Development Regional Head of Treasury – East Africa

    Industries    Financial Services
    Specification    

    Conduct detailed financial, operational and compliance audits and prepare timely reports in line with the country audit work plan.
    Verify and report on adequate staff utilization and other resource optimization.
    Participate in establishing a risk- based audit plan.
    Review the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls within the Letshego’s functions and identify improvement opportunities.
    Discuss audit findings with the process owners and agree on the recommendation of improvement.
    Prepare a preliminary written audit report for each audit engagement.
    Demonstrate flexibility and takes responsibility for completing the work plan.

    Requirements    

    Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematical Sciences, Statistics, Computer Science or equivalent
    ACCA / CPA/ CISA/ CIMA/CFA/CIA or equivalent
    Member of a relevant professional body in good standing e.g. ICPAK, IIA, ISACA or equivalent
    At least 3 years continuous relevant experience, preferably in External Audit and/ or a financial institution.
    Understanding of both internal and external audit methodologies and techniques, including data analytics
    Demonstrated understanding of Internal Auditing Standards
    Understanding of Business Operating Models

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  • Internship Opportunities

    Internship Opportunities

    The County Government of Nakuru, under the leadership of H.E. Hon. Lee Kinyanjui has rolled out a 6 months paid Internship
    Programme for 550 interns, that is geared towards giving unemployed graduates an opportunity for hands-on training for skills acquisition to enhance future employability.
    CATEGORIES
    CERTIFICATE HOLDERS – 165 Opportunities (Stipend: Ksh15,000.00 per month)
    Requirements :
    A Certificate from a recognized institution in the following areas of specialization/study (with a course duration lasting not less
    than 3 months)
    Have no previous work experience related to their area of study.
    DIPLOMA HOLDERS – 220 Opportunities (Stipend: Ksh.20,000.00 per month)
    Requirements:
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    A Diploma from a recognized institution in the following areas of specialization/study (with a course duration lasting not less than 2 years).
    Have no previous work experience related to their area of study.
    DEGREE HOLDERS – 165 Opportunities (Stipend: ksh25,000.00 per month)
    Requirements:
    A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized institution in the following areas of specialization/study (with a course duration lasting not less than 3 years).
    Have no previous work experience related to their area of study.
    Full JD

    Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by down loading the ‘Internship application form from the Nakuru County website http://www.nakuru.go.keCLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD INTERNSHIP APPLICATION FORMA dully filled form and copies of ID, KCSE, Certificate/Diploma/Degree certificates and certificate of good conduct should be sent by POST or COURIER SERVICES on or before 22nd November, 2021 in a sealed envelope with the Course Code clearly indicated on the top of the envelope and addressed to;Secretary,Nakuru County Public Service Board,Public Works Building – Prisons Road,P.O. Box 2870–20100,NAKURU(No hand delivered applications will be accepted).County Government of Nakuru is an equal opportunity employer. Youth, Women and Persons Living with Disabilities, Marginalized and Minority communities are encouraged to apply. Canvasing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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  • ECD Program Officer

    ECD Program Officer

    Job Description
    Reporting to the ECD Specialist, the ECD Officer will back fill the roles and responsibilities of the ECD Specialist as she commits 75% of her time to the ECD Franchising Pathway as the Technical Lead. Thus, ECD Program Officer will work closely with the ECD Specialist, Program Managers, Local Partner staff, and other stakeholders on the ground, to provide technical assistance to the Country Office’s ECD program portfolio, to accomplish ChildFund’s outcome of healthy and secure infants and young children. S/he will provide the day-to-day oversight in executing the roll-out of the Responsive and Protective Parenting (RPP) program model with local partners, identify and strengthen relevant partnerships, and ensure timely implementation of planned activities. The program officer will be responsible for ensuring quality in the collection of routine data and ensuring that all necessary information, both from routine reporting as well as from ad hoc data collection and special studies is well documented and accessible. The Program Officer is also expected to support the ECD Franchising Pathway piloting as required.
    Duties/Responsibilities
    The ECD Project Officer will be responsible for the following:

    Provide technical support in planning and executing the roll-out of the RPP program model with partners.
    In collaboration with other program and sponsorship staff from the country office, provide technical support to local partners to implement, monitor and improve the quality of ECD and education related programs 
    Where necessary, support the ECD Franchising Technical Lead in the design, research, and piloting of the ECD Franchising pathway from time to time.
    Ensure all ECD and Education related Program plans are implemented according to approved budget and program guidelines, and that ChildFund procedures and policies are always adhered to.
    Regularly review and monitor progress of ECD and education related interventions in accordance with established indicators, guidelines, and evidence based best practices. 
    Support in grants acquisition, including project and proposal development. 
    Serve as a strategic resource for the country office to strengthen key national and county partnerships.
    Aid in identification of existing and potential challenges that can slow down program implementation and share these with the management at the earliest opportune time for decision making and remedial measures.
    Timely prepare and submission of quality progress reports.
    Ensure regular monitoring and evaluation of program activities through routine supervisory /verification visits and use the information to improve project quality and implementation 
    Document most significant change stories (MSC) and maintain accurate project records. 
    Representation in area partners/network fora together with local partners and update on current development.
    Document lessons learnt and best practices for experience sharing and replication.
    Be alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills necessary for promoting strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding policy and procedures, and ensure full adherence to the Child Safeguarding Policy.
    Demonstrated commitment to fostering and maintaining an environment of diversity, inclusion, and equity.
    Any other duties relevant to the position as may be assigned by the supervisor.  

    Required Qualifications/Experience

    Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in either Early Childhood Studies, development studies or any other relevant social sciences, plus at least 3 years’ relevant work experience.
    Experience working with young children 0-5 years and their caregivers.
    Demonstrated ability to run high quality interactive trainings in person and remotely (virtual).
    Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate successfully with individuals and teams at all levels, both internal and external.
    Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in team situations.
    Ability to work with minimum supervision and meet strict deadlines.
    Practical experience working with local implementing partners 
    Ability to manage multiple priorities.
    Professional proficiency in spoken and written English, with demonstrated training and public speaking abilities.
    Knowledge and application of computer skills.

    Preferred Qualifications

    Practical experience in implementing parenting education programs for caregivers of infants and young children.
    Experience in any of the following sectors: child protection, gender, disabilities, health, nutrition.
    Experience in ECD Social Franchising.

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  • Communication Manager

    Communication Manager

    Job Description
    This position is responsible for the management of the Refugee Correspondence units, and manages internal and external communication activities. This position ensures the timeliness and accuracy of all RSC Africa communications with USRAP applicants, U.S ties, and family members.
    Qualifications:
    Experience:

    Eight (8) years of paid work experience is required.
    Three (3) years of direct supervisory experience is required.
    Experience in communications is preferred.
    Minimum of 2 years work experience at RSC Africa or US refugee resettlement is preferred.

    Skills:

    Excellent organizational and time management skills.
    Good project management skills.
    Excellent computer skills, in particular Microsoft Office and Excel.
    Thorough knowledge and comprehensive understanding of the START database, and USRAP Policies and Procedures.

    Abilities:

    Work and make decisions independently and contribute to overall operations at management levels.
    Exercise good judgment and seek guidance as appropriate when confronted with unanticipated problems in the field;
    Maintain a high performance standard with attention to detail, completing tasks within set timeframes;
    Exercise good judgement and seek guidance as appropriate when confronted with unanticipated problems;
    Deal effectively and courteously with a large number of associates, outside agencies, refugees and members of the general public;
    Manage large and diverse workload under pressure with competing priorities.
    Maintain the integrity of official records;
    Analyze and solve complex problems and make sound decisions;
    Work with minimal supervision.
    Maintain a high performance standard with attention to detail;
    Work independently and contribute to overall operations of RSC Africa;
    Actively participate in the implementation of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP).
    Be flexible with changing of daily duties as needed.

    Important Requirements:

    Ability to communicate fluently, both written and oral, in English
    Ability to work in a multi–cultural environment required.
    Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and willingness to support CWS’ Platform on Racial Justice as a CWS employee required.

    Education & Certifications:

    Bachelor’s Degree or 4 years of paid work experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree is required.

    Special Requirements:

    COVID Vaccination is strongly recommended for all successful candidates.
    The candidate should be of good health, willing and able to travel extensively in often difficult conditions, and have a high degree of flexibility. Must have proof of Yellow Fever vaccination before traveling for RSC Africa/Remove if not applicable.
    This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya.
    This position requires use of laptops at all time, competence in Microsoft office packages is required.
    This position may require travel in sub–Saharan Africa on short notice and under sometimes difficult conditions to meet demands of a dynamic operational program.
    Background check which includes references and an educational criminal check is required before the start of employment for International applicants.
    A valid passport and the ability to maintain a valid passport throughout the entire appointment is required, which includes having enough passport pages for travel.
    Physical: This position requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, kneeling, sitting, standing, walking, pushing/pulling, handling objects (manual dexterity), reaching above shoulder level, using fine finger movements and lifting/carrying heavy loads.
    Environmental: Incumbents in this position will be exposed to excessive noise, marked changes in temperature and/or humidity, dust and infectious diseases, harsh weather climates, long work hours, bumpy roads, extended travel, excessive sun exposure, and non–ventilated spaces.
    This is a full time position.
    All employees should be prepared to work from the CWS office within their location of hire. Remote work arrangements may vary depending on location and the governing rulings regarding the COVID–19 pandemic.
    This position is contingent upon approval of funding.

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    cws-careers.vibehcm.com

  • Advocacy Manager – Somalia (Nairobi) Intersectional Field Communications Manager – Somalia (Nairobi)

    Advocacy Manager – Somalia (Nairobi) Intersectional Field Communications Manager – Somalia (Nairobi)

    Job Description
    The Advocacy Manager is responsible for all advocacy activities in the Mission in line with MSF policies and values, following the Operational line and linked with the HQ Reflection Unit. The Advocacy Manager is a member of the mission CMT and acts as a sparring-partner for all operational and medical teams.
    Other tasks include, but not limited to:

    Defining, implementing and coordinating all MSF advocacy activities, including responsibility for drafting advocacy strategies addressing medical-humanitarian priorities in relation to mission needs – ensure that advocacy components are included in project and mission operational strategies as member of the Country Management Team (CMT)
    Supervise the quality of field-level data collection (under MSF ethical guidelines) for operational and advocacy purpose.
    Draft ad hoc lobbying points and internal/external reports in relation to main medical humanitarian concerns while strengthening the integration of humanitarian affairs (analysis, critical reflection. Contextual understanding) and operational communications.
    Advises CMT and Head of Mission/Medical Coordinators on perception related to positioning and operational strategy with a particular view on increasing local/national visibility and ensuring good acceptance for MSF projects/presence.
    Drafts regular situation reports for mission/HQ as well as reports for external use in line with mission advocacy strategy.

    Data collection – Analysis

     Design and support the implementation of data collection systems with regards to the mission context (focus on national level with potential regional/global repercussions, and local developments in project locations), and medical-humanitarian issues, in order to provide reliable information for operational and strategic decision-making.
    Provide data and discourse analysis in support of the Country Representative to inform MSF positioning in-country (project-level and at national level), particularly in terms of political / operational environment (regulation frameworks, donor/aid agreements, trade and economic developments).
    Propose improvements in the methodologies and tools used, and provide trainings to field teams as required
    Undertake actor mapping and stakeholders’ analysis on behalf of projects and mission, while providing strategic advice to Head of Mission / Medical Co for national-level organizational positioning. 

    Representation – Communication 

    Define, draft and review advocacy messages and targeting (including communications and dissemination strategies) to raise awareness of medical-humanitarian issues across MSF projects and at national level (transversal thematic).
    Link with other MSF sections in-country to develop inter-OC advocacy and/or communications initiatives
    On request by the Country Representative, interact with the international MSF advocacy network (reflection centres, HART, ACCESS) to provide updated contextualized medicalhumanitarian content (country-level information)
    Lead discussions, trainings, briefings, etc. on the country’s medical-humanitarian context, MSF principles, international humanitarian law, medical ethics, and advocacy activities/strategies to raise awareness of MSF national and expatriate staff on these topics.
    Provide recommendations and be a propositional voice for opportunistic communications (unplanned) from operations/medical activities’ analysis.

    On request

    Undertake field assessments (in relation to data gathering/context analysis or exploratory missions) and other work-related traveling as required.
    Draft Terms of Reference, supervise, and evaluate other expatriate humanitarian affairs staff deployed to the mission (Advocacy / Humanitarian Affairs Officers).

    Additional tasks

    Act as central point and liaison between heads of programmes, medical department and others, is information management related to humanitarian affairs.
    Perform data collection and research concerning local and international context, with regards to security, medical, nutritional and humanitarian issues, in order to provide reliable information for further decision-making.
    Support the operation and medops management in the analysis of the data collected, in order to better orientate the programmes and projects, to provide an optimal response to population needs.
    Compile regular updates of the ongoing (inter-)national activities and plans of NGO’s, UN, ICRC, donors, authorities and other actors on lobby, policy and operational plans and initiatives in order to adequate MSF ’s activities and objectives.
    Promotes and assists in the implementation of advocacy activities locally, nationally and internationally.

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    If you meet the above requirements, please email your CV & motivation letter as a single file by 12th November 2021 under the Job Title to: jobs@somalia.msf.org.

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  • Warehouse Supervisor Performance Development Lead

    Warehouse Supervisor Performance Development Lead

    Business Overview
    This is a busy, fast paced operation which offers many challenges and opportunities for the right person. This position is based at Nairobi, Kenya
    Role Outline
    General supervision of all warehouse activities, from receipt, putaway and storage at the warehouse, picking and supplying as per customer requirements. Takes care of other supporting activities from leave and staff welfare issues including safety and discipline.      
    Resources
    All employees, Departmental Managers Performance Indicators                    
     Key Relationships

    Conduct daily spot checks to ensure warehouse staff adhere to rules and procedures as published in the relevant operations SOP.
    Supervise storage and outbound activities of shipments in a timely, safe and efficient manner.
    Ensure all activities are updated in the JDA system, from receipt, picking and any approved adjustments.
    Ensure correct stacking and storage procedures are adhered to as per SOP and QHSE rules.            
    Perform monthly stock takes with gap analysis and action plan follow-up in accordance with SOP.
    Ensure goods are properly moved, handled and stored safely in compliance with handling and conditional requirements
    Ensure that all QHSE regulations are complied with to ensure safe working conditions and practices within the warehouse.
    Prepare daily/weekly and monthly reports on spares,tools and Equipment(both assembled and unassembled with accessories).
    Ensure security procedures are adhered to as per SOP in warehouse always and perform daily checks for compliancy.
    Maintain quality of inventory products by monitoring warehouse,cleanliness and pest management
    Supervise schedules to meet deadlines.
    Maintain warehouse and machinery ensuring equipment is serviced when needed and a clean, tidy workspace is kept at all times.
    Motivate and lead warehouse staff to effectively carry out given tasks
    Maintain high customer satisfaction levels through excellence in dispatching, identifying, receiving ensuring quality of products.
    Coordination of dispatch/receiving activities in a timely and efficient manner.
    Carry out all delegated tasks.
    Evaluate complaints received and take appropriate action.

    Qualifications

    Diploma
    Training in warehousing

    Skills/Competencies/Experiences

    3 years Work Experience                                                                                  
    Experience in Warehouse Operations                                                                         
    Ability to work under pressure                                                                       
    Ability to relate with Clients, Drivers & Contractors                                                                            
    Ability to take quick decisions                                                                         
    Ability to work at odd and extended hours                                                                                                                                                              

     Languages

    English – verbal and written.   

     

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  • Coverage Survey Consultant For Somalia (Nairobi) Program Development And Communications Coordinator-Mogadishu/Nairobi Design Project Manager – Education Unit

    Coverage Survey Consultant For Somalia (Nairobi) Program Development And Communications Coordinator-Mogadishu/Nairobi Design Project Manager – Education Unit

    Scope of Work:
    Objective 1: The primary objective of the assignment is to provide support to ensure high quality coverage surveys are completed in the targeted catchment areas within the targeted catchment areas of 4 regions of Somalia with quantitative reports finalized no later than November 30th.

     You will assume overall responsibility for implementation of the coverage survey, including coaching of IRC nutrition managers, daily supervision of coverage survey teams and daily data collection quality assurance
     You will work closely with the Somalia team to put in place actions that move forward the preparatory work in order to start data collection according to the timeline (mid-October).
     You will finalize the sampling framework for the coverage survey
     You will operate within the local approval agreements coordinated by IRC Somalia
     You will train enumerators and supervisors including pretesting the questionnaire
     Manage team movements and communicate effectively with the Somalia MEAL Manager, Nutrition Specialist and GiveWell MEAL Advisor,
     You will provide the raw data to be analyzed by the IRC statistician
    The consultant will report to the Coverage Nutrition Specialist for the project. The IRC retains ownership of the data and will be provided to the IRC by the consultant. The consultant does not have permission to use the data in any way outside of the purposes of this consultancy.

    Deliverables:

     Implementation and supervision strategy
     Sampling frameworks completed and the methods fully prepared in advance of training
     Relevant authority approvals achieved for all 4 regions
     Data analysis and cleaning with preliminary results by mid-November
     Drafted full reports by November 30
     Prepare a presentation for the validation workshop in Somalia

    Qualifications
    Requirements:

     You have an advanced degree in Statistics, Public Health, Nutrition or a related field
     You have at least 3 to 5 years’ experience in conducting population-based surveys, with preference given to coverage survey methodologies (e.g. SQUEAC)
     You have previous experience in Somalia
     You have working knowledge of the Nutrition AIM working group and/or FSNAU in Somalia
     You have significant experience in the community-based management of acute malnutrition
     You have excellent analytical/ statistical skills and demonstrated experience working in STATA and or R.
     You exhibit strong interpersonal and communication skills.
     You have strong organizational skills and are focused on producing results by the deadline
     You are fluent in written and spoken English, proficiency in Somali is an advantage.
     You have the ability to cope with stress and manage with patience and flexibility to meet tight deadlines
     Willingness to trave to Somalia (if possible and travel permission is granted), otherwise strong internet connection to work remotely within the Somali time zone
     You will follow IRC’s COVID-19 travel policies

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