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  • Project Manager (Epidemiology and Demography Department) KEMRI-Wellcome Trust, Kilifi, Kenya

    Project Manager (Epidemiology and Demography Department) KEMRI-Wellcome Trust, Kilifi, Kenya

    Job Details
    The EDD Project Manager will have specific responsibility for the new Application of Genomics and Modelling to Virus Pathogen Control (GeMVi) in East Africa grant, and play an important management role for other major grants within the Department
    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Ensure effective project plans are in place for EDD projects, working with the Principal Investigator and project team to develop these and monitor implementation of the same, from initiation through to implementation, monitoring, evaluation and closure; identify when projects are not running according to plan and initiate corrective action.
    Take responsibility for the day to day management of specified EDD projects, working with colleagues in the EDD Operations team and central administrative functions, including finance, procurement, HR and IT.
    Ensure that project reports, publications etc. are prepared, reviewed and submitted on time and in line with KWTRP institutional policies and external regulations
    Organise and maintain project information in a systematic and secure way, including contracts, standard operating procedures, regulatory documentation and reports to sponsors.
    Work with the Department Accountant and KWTRP Finance function to ensure project finances are monitored and managed in accordance with institutional policies, and take steps to ensure that projects remain within budget.
    Work with colleagues in EDD and the Research Office to prepare and submit regulatory documents to sponsors and regulatory bodies, obtain approvals for projects’ start, continuation and amendments, and ensure protocols are uploaded and kept updated on the KWTRP Protocol Tracking System.
    Work with EDD data managers and the KWTRP data governance officer to ensure collection, storage and access to research data is in compliance with institutional, governance, funder and publisher requirements.
    Manage internal and external communications for specific projects, including organising meetings and events, representing projects to internal and external audiences, updating website content and engaging with the media working with the KWTRP communications department.
    Supervise and mentor Project Assistants in the department.
    Assist and deputise for the Department Manager.
    Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

    QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:
    Essential Qualifications:

    A Masters Degree in a relevant subject, which may include medical or natural sciences, Business Management or administration.
    Relevant Bachelors Degree
    At least eight years’ work experience in high-level administration/ project management, ideally in the academic, research or development sector.

    Desirable Competencies:

    Project management qualification.
    Line management experience and/or matrix management of a team.
    Experience of communications and information management.
    Experience of regulatory and compliance issues in health research.
    Experience of negotiating and/or reviewing contracts for research.
    Experience of working in public health and an understanding of health systems.

    Essential Competencies:

    Exceptional project management skills, proficiency in using project management tools and the ability to manage multiple large projects simultaneously.
    Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to network, communicate, be diplomatic and maintain strong local and international relationships.
    Evidenced ability to produce high quality written reports and presentations in English, with strong attention to detail.
    Significant skills in leadership, organization, prioritisation, problem solving and decision making.
    Financially literate with ability to produce budgets, financial reports and to manage resources.
    High level of computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft applications.
    Enthusiasm and willingness to get involved and support the work and life of the Department and KWTRP.

    PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:

    Based at the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme in Kilifi, Kenya.

  • Chief Technical Officer- Hardware Engineer In Water Supply

    Chief Technical Officer- Hardware Engineer In Water Supply

    Job Description
    We are: A group of professionals with a clear goal of enabling water security for all people, regardless of where they live, starting in Kenya Have a proof of concept capable of producing 10 litres of water per day from air using solar energy
    Have won multiple awards and grants for our business model including EDF Energy, MIT Water Innovation and Oxford Africa Business Are being accelerated by Mass Challenge Israel, Kenya Climate Innovation Centre and iHub Nairobi and the World Bank’s Traction accelerator Were initially incubated by Singularity University What we’re looking for: A team player Breathes technology and hardware with a tinkering mindset Committed to making an impact on real problems in the world A can do attitude

    A smart and analytical person
    A fun person to drink a beer / Chai with Willingness to travel internationally
    Technology Expertise: Bachelors degree or higher in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or related fields
    Experience practically applying these skills such as building prototypes

    Nice to have:

    Previous startup experience or a maker mindset – success or failure valued! Prior use or knowledge of CAD systems and software (ex autodesk, AutoCAD, CAD designs etc);
    knowledge of the product engineering process (EVT, PVT etc); technical modelling
    Helpful technical experience: Aerodynamics knowledge Thermodynamic modelling expertise Product / industrial design

    Disclaimer:
    Majik Water does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents.
    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

  • Business Development Associate

    Business Development Associate

    About the Team
    With African wood supply under heavy pressure of measures to combat deforestation and a booming demand driven by economic growth, the Business Development team is continuously working to maximize returns for Komaza and its farmers by addressing the most appealing markets with the most suitable wood products. Curious and impatient, the team combines analytical skills with a hands-on entrepreneurial mentality to develop and test strategies, products and projects to unlock Komaza’s vast growth potential.
    About this Role
    Are you a driven, strategic problem-solver? Are you excited about starting things from scratch? Do you want to be part of a dynamic and exciting organisation that truly wants to make a social impact? Then this job is for you! As the Business Development Associate, you will play a key role in initiating, developing, and implementing business opportunities to ensure that the wood products we develop are answering our customer needs. Your passion lies in research and data analytics, but you also love to see your proposals being implemented and come to life in practice. To gather the necessary information and ensure successful implementation, you collaborate cross-departmental and with different stakeholders in the office and in the field.
    What You Will Do

    Lead or support the research, design, prototyping, evaluation, and implementation of new business opportunities
    Analyse research findings and prepare compelling presentations to support key decisions for management and potential investors
    Facilitate discussions on business process improvements & advising on possible solutions
    Perform cost of sales analyses and coordinate follow-up on identified opportunities
    Capacity building – work with business development team members to convey sales development techniques and technical skills

    What You Have

    A Master’s degree in a relevant field
    2 years working experience in a hands-on analytical role
    A proven track record of solving complex, ambiguous problems in a structured way (e.g., as a management consultant, research manager, or business analyst)
    Experience working in East Africa
    Advanced Excel skills for creating analysis and detailed models to inform decision-making
    Passion for Komaza’s mission to lift rural farmers out of poverty through the rapid scaling of our microforestry model

    You’re Also

    Excellent at communicating and working with people from a variety of professional and socio-cultural backgrounds
    Flexible, creative, and driven to see projects to completion
    A collaborative problem solver who seeks the opinions of other teammates and departments in the development of creative and sustainable systems

    What’s in it for you?
    If you like variety and love learning and you are looking for a role that will allow you to develop and build a successful career, join us! This role is based at our headquarters in Kilifi, Kenya. The role offers competitive salary and benefits with potential for further career growth.

  • Nursing Officer Internal Auditor

    Nursing Officer Internal Auditor

    Project Description.
    This is a five-year joint project between Afya Pwani and Pwani University which is funded by USAID. The project integrates two main sub purposes of Afya Pwani project namely increasing access and utilization of quality HIV services and increasing access and utilization of focused Maternal Neonatal and Child Health and Family Planning (MNCH/FP) services among the adolescents and youths. This project aims to strengthen access and utilization of HIV and reproductive health services among the adolescents and youths in Kilifi County. The main targets are adolescents and youths in the University and the surrounding communities in Kilifi. To achieve our targets, the project seeks to recruit qualified candidates for the following two positions:
    REF: PU/ADV/1/5/2018
    REQUIREMENTS
    Academic Qualification
    Applicants must have Bachelor’s Science degree in Nursing from a recognized institution
    In addition, the Candidates should have:

    A valid registration license with the Nursing Council of Kenya.
    A Certificate in Voluntary Testing and Counseling from a recognized institution.
    Training in Sexual and Reproductive Health related courses e.g. Family Planning with HTS counseling skills.

    Experience
    Candidates must have a minimum of two (2) years post qualification experience as a Nursing Officers or equivalent position in a busy Government/private institution; with proven integrity, independence, innovativeness, dedication to duty, confidentiality, and compliance to deadlines.
    Responsibilities
    Reporting to the Project Director, the Nursing officer will be involved in service delivery and supervision of all the activities under the PU-Afyapwani project. She/he will be responsible for proving and coordinating MNCH and HIV counseling and testing services under the project
    The duties and responsibilities for the Job incumbent will include but not be limited to:

    Providing pre and post – voluntary HIV confidential counseling and testing, to all clients willing to have the HIV test done.
    Performing the rapid HIV testing on all clients that have consented to testing.
    Encouraging and supporting clients that test positive; helping them to cope with the new diagnosis and linking them to treatment.
    Participating in index client HIV testing and partner notification initiatives and campaigns.
    Acting as (by facilitating) a linkage between HIV diagnoses, care, support and treatment.
    Collaborating with other health care professionals (doctors, nurses, social workers, community health care workers, home-based caregivers, psychologists.) in maintaining treatment protocol.
    Providing direct and comprehensive primary, preventive and psychosocial care to clients.
    Teaching and counseling clients & their families on disease prevention and staying healthy.
    Assisting clients with adherence to counseling.
    Providing ongoing psychosocial counseling to clients attending the clinic.
    Maintaining filing system for all clients records including laboratory results and medical records.
    Maintaining client confidentiality at all times. .
    Providing training to clients ready for ARV treatment and provide them with the clinical and laboratory goals of ARV’s.
    Identify, trace and counsel clients who are defaulting treatment
    Providing youth friendly MNCH/FP services to clients.
    Working with the Monitoring and Evaluation officer in preparing reports on services rendered for submission to donor.

    Skills and abilities
    Candidates must have the following skills and abilities:

    HTS counseling skills
    Sensitive to client population and issues surrounding HIV/AIDS.
    Strong interpersonal skills
    Ability to facilitate training
    Ability to plan, organize, and manage work on an independent basis
    Knowledge in applying quality assurance principles, legal aspects and standards governing nursing practice.
    Flexibility and creativity to come up with new strategies in improving the lives of clients
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    Ability to write routine reports and correspondences.
    Ability to work with youths and adolescents.

    TERMS OF SERVICE
    Appointment to this position is on a six (6) months renewable performance based contract depending on continued donor funding.
    Benefits for the above position include
    A monthly consolidated salary of KShs.84, 872/- with other statutory benefits.

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  • Livelihood Intern Marketing and Communication Intern

    Livelihood Intern Marketing and Communication Intern

    Job Description

    Reporting to: The Education Health & Livelihoods Team Leader
    Job Purpose: The role of the Livelihood intern will be to implement activities in the department which are geared toward the financial independence of MTG girls and young women
    Responsibilities:

    Ensures the formation of field savings group /training the groups on the MTG field saving and loan model, financial literacy and entrepreneurship skills training.
    Build strategic partnership with micro-credit institutions and business-related partners to benefit MTG saving groups and individual out of school girls.
    Follow up and support supervision of individual and group business projects and savings groups.
    Perform regular financial and administrative duties necessary for successful and timely project implementation.
    Organize and oversees training of out of school girls in the business incubation center.
    Prepare timely weekly reports, as well as project briefs, case stories, lessons learnt and other documentation, for the program as required and to enhance program strategy
    Undertake any other tasks assigned by the Education Health and Livelihood Team Leader, which might reasonably be deemed within the status of the job description.

    Qualifications, competencies and experience

    Bachelor’s degree/diploma in a business-related field or any other relevant field.
    At least 6 months relevant work experience (working with communities in the areas of entrepreneurship)
    Experience and knowledge on table-banking/savings desirable
    Demonstrated experience in facilitation and training.
    Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in team situations

    DISCLAIMER
    The job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties and responsibilities associated with the position.

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  • Fundraising Officer Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator Education and Vocational Training Officer Programme Accountant

    Fundraising Officer Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator Education and Vocational Training Officer Programme Accountant

    Reporting to: Executive Director.
    Job purpose: Under the guidance and direction of the Executive Director, to spearhead the fundraising function for Moving The Goalposts (MTG). MTG has been implementing a resource mobilization strategy since 2014.
    The holder of this position will be charged with supporting programmes for further effectiveness in fundraising to ensure effectiveness and sustainability.
    The post holder will work with the ED and senior management team to improve the fundraising strategy for the organisation, deliver this strategy and raise both restricted and unrestricted funding for the organisation, which will involve: developing partnerships with national and international corporate organisations, government ministries, international and national NGOs and organisations and support the organisation to develop their income generation strategy.
    Writing applications to trusts and companies, co-organising and co-ordinating a fundraising events and high profile visits to MTG programmes will also be a key requirement.
    Duties and Responsibilities:

    Under the direction and guidance of the Executive Director, review the existing fundraising strategy and processes and create and deliver an implementation plan
    In agreement with the Executive Director, agree SMART fundraising targets in consultation with the Management Board
    Create and activate a calendar of events geared towards fundraising and donor stewardship
    Create a sustainable and diverse fundraising portfolio with funding streams based on the pillars of MTG fundraising such as Donor Grants and Corporate/Government Organisations
    Drafting funding proposals in collaboration with the Programme Manager who will supervise the grant application process at programme level
    Managing the grant application process and ensuring that reporting is tracked and meets donors’ expectations
    Developing partnerships with corporate organisations, national organisations and other stakeholders.
    Attending relevant fundraising forums and groups
    Preparing annual income and expenditure fundraising budgets
    Reporting to the MTG Management Board on a quarterly basis of progress to-date of specific fundraising activities and income targets
    Carry out prospect research and develop a comprehensive fundraising database that captures all relevant information as well as handling all administrative aspects of fundraising.
    Principal Monitor, evaluate and report on the effectiveness of individual fundraising initiatives and campaigns

    Skills and Experience:
    Essential:

    At least three years’ experience of fundraising within a charity or voluntary sector organisation
    Excellent time management skills and ability to manage own workload effectively; highly organised and methodical
    Excellent standard of written English and ability to write compelling fundraising applications
    Proven experience of securing income from a variety of fundraising streams
    Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills; confident and personable with the ability to manage and build strong relationships with key individual donors and organisations
    Holder of a degree from a reputable university
    Able to take an innovative and creative approach to work
    A good knowledge of fundraising and awareness of current trends
    High level of proficiency in the use of MS Office, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

    Desirable:

    Understanding of Sport for Development
    Knowledge of other languages
    Experience of working in different sectors.

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  • Financial Accountant Senior Human Resource Officer

    Financial Accountant Senior Human Resource Officer

    Job Purpose:

    Statutory reporting ,budgeting, managing tax matters, coordinating internal and external audits, , preparation of board reports and liaising with tax authorities on all tax issues and coordinating tax reviews
    The Financial accountant will also coordinate the accounting of Fixed Assets.
    Ensuring all accounting transactions comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as well as compliance with donor and Joint Venture owner requirements.

    Reporting Lines:

    Reports to Chief Finance Officer/Head of Finance.
    Supervise Finance staff – Accountants and Assistant Accountants.

    Financial Accountant Job Key Responsibilities:

    Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements (balance sheets and income statements, cashflows)
    Organise internal audits
    Monitor and report on monthly balance sheet reconciliations and identify and solve any accounting discrepancies
    Analyse financial trends
    Perform month-end and year-end close processes and coordinate processing of audit adjustments
    Coordinate external audits, file income tax returns and coordinate with Company secretaries for filing of annual returns.
    Supervise the management and accounting of the company’s assets
    Preparation of the monthly and annual board packs
    Preparation of the statutory financial statements and liaising with auditors to ensure the statutory accounts are correct
    Liaising with and reporting to the Chief Finance Officer
    Managing and developing other accountancy staff
    Assembling data for tax filings where and when required
    Keeping abreast of some tax related developments

    Qualifications for the Financial Accountant Job:

    Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance and / or relevant field professional qualification (e.g. CPA (K), ACCA etc.
    At least 5 years relevant experience in a similar role.
    Proven work experience as a Financial Accountant or similar role
    Experience in coordinating Internal and external audits
    Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards and application thereon
    Good understanding of month end procedures
    Knowledge of tax laws and provisions of the Company’s Act 2015. Demonstrated knowledge of Tax filing and calculation of taxable income (if any)
    Advanced knowledge of MS Excel
    Strong IT skills

    Competencies:

    Ability to meet strict deadlines, multitask in a busy office and uphold and develop team spirit
    Strong supervisory skills
    Coaching and mentoring skills
    Analytical and attentive to detail
    Confidentiality and integrity
    Good interpersonal and communication skills
    Team working with the ability to work in a multicultural environment.

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