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  • Managing Director

    Managing Director

    THE STRATEGIC FIT
    Solidaridad East & Central Africa is seeking an experienced, senior development professional who will be responsible for leading the direction and implementation of Solidaridad’s strategy, growing the regional programmes and operations, and expanding the reach of the organization in the region. This position will involve representing Solidaridad at regional and global fora and promoting the Solidaridad vision and mission. As member of the Executive Board of Directors, the Managing Director reports to the Executive Director of Solidaridad Network and the Continental Supervisory Board for Africa.
    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

    Offering direction and guidance to the strategy of the regional programming through annual planning and reporting.
    Implementing and enforcing the quality systems of Solidaridad Network.
    Supporting the results and innovation areas of Solidaridad Network according to the Multi Annual Strategic Plans (MASP).
    Supporting further development of field programmes for the current focus commodities applicable to the region. This would include supporting farmers to produce more with less negative social consequences and damage to the ecosystem. It also includes developing, testing and promoting effective and climate-smart agricultural, mining and industrial practices.
    Strengthen the country offices within the region and establish new offices when and where needed.
    Manage the development of project, programme and fundraising proposals for donors and private sector partners.
    Maintain effective relationships as the first point of contact for the regional governments, chambers of commerce, businesses, embassies and other stakeholders.
    Ensure timely financial governance and financial reporting to the Solidaridad Network, donors and private sector partners.
    Manage the daily operations of the regional organization.
    Mitigate risks within the region for Solidaridad.
    Actively participate in the Continental Supervisory Board and Executive Board of Directors.

    RELEVANT CRITERIA

    Relevant Post-graduate degree (in Economics, MBA, Development Studies, or agriculture)
    Citizen or resident of the East and Central Africa Region with a permit to work across the region
    At least 10 years work experience in the field of sustainability. Should have experience of managing sustainability projects at a senior level in the region
    An excellent understanding of the policy environment, issues and stakeholders in the agri-business sector in East and Central Africa
    A broad network of NGOs, farmer organizations and government authorities in East and Central Africa
    At least 5 years’ experience with sustainability standards and/or certification schemes in East and Central Africa
    Proven ability to obtain financing from public and private donors
    Demonstrated ability to think strategically and creatively and lead strategic processes in East and Central Africa
    Excellent leadership skills and demonstrable management experience including supervising team of talented professionals in East and Central Africa
    Strong commitment to teamwork
    Ability to work well under pressure and ensure high-quality outputs for the region
    Excellent oral and writing skills in English
    Ability to represent Solidaridad East and Central Africa and the network in national, regional and international for a
    Sound judgment and ability to plan, prioritize, organize and manage multiple priorities in a complex and changing operating environment
    Willing and able for frequent regional and international travel

    Reporting to: Solidaridad Network Executive Director and Continental Supervisory Board for Africa.
    Salary indication: The salary will be commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the applicant

  • Machine Operator

    Machine Operator

    Job description
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    60840BR
    Type of Job
    Employee
    Reporting Location
    KBL
    Town/City
    Nairobi

  • Regional Health, Safety and Security/ Operational Manager – Sub Saharan Africa

    Regional Health, Safety and Security/ Operational Manager – Sub Saharan Africa

    This job may be based in Mogadishu or Nairobi with 50% travel to Hargeisa.
    The Role:
    The Regional HSS and Operations Manager will ensure that existing and forthcoming projects within the Sub Saharan Africa portfolio are delivered at a minimised level of exposure to risk. The primary focus of this role will be on supporting the delivery of our Somalia based projects. Project delivery in the region involves the deployment of consultants to deliver training courses, workshops and mentoring.
    In Somalia our work aims to promote security in Somalia by working with the Federal Government of Somalia and the regional administrations. Aktis provides support to security agencies in Mogadishu to improve coordination mechanisms for effective security operations. In addition, our work looks to improve security coordination at the Federal Member State level to support the country’s regional security mechanisms envisaged in the National Security Plan.
    The Operations Manager will manage the security, operations and logistics of all our projects in the region, with support from in-country project management teams, and in coordination with the Programme Manager and Coordinator. In Somalia, this role will extend to include operations: finance, logistics and procurement.
    Region wide responsibilities:

    Review daily and weekly news and information reports to inform evaluations of levels of threat to projects and project teams;
    Maintain information exchange networks with organisations working in the same region to inform evaluation of threat levels;
    Implement and manage any changes of security profile as a result of intelligence;
    Review and update current Health, Safety and Security policy, implementing recommendations falling out of the review in agreement with management;
    Update and communicate incident response and management procedures;
    Perform due diligence and quality assurance reviews of subcontractors, building their capacity where necessary to improve services;
    Respond appropriately to any HSS incidents in line with Aktis Incident Management protocol;
    Identify and evaluate external trainings (HEAT or specialised trainings); assist teams in booking trainings; maintain high standards of staff training. Maintain a log of all HEAT trained staff;
    Deliver HSS inductions to project personnel;
    Develop policies for providing psychosocial support, gender-sensitive security advice and response to sensitive or personal issues;
    Set and Maintain HSS standards for Aktis field programmes, reporting changes of risk to the senior management team, and contribution to the risk management committee;
    Ensure that the Aktis crisis management systems are established and practiced through “Desk top” exercises, in accordance with the prevailing threat environment for the country/region;
    Perform visits to existing projects to ensure policy and procedure is adhered to, providing training, and scope out new locations to advising on measures of mitigation;
    Carry out investigations and make recommendations for changes into incidents and issues.

    Somalia specific:
    In addition to the above, the Somalia specific role will include the following operations management requirements: finance, logistics and procurement.

    Act as in-country security focal point and delegate this task as appropriate when not in country.
    Manage the in-country cash flow and payment of suppliers.
    Oversee the day to day logistical requirements of the programme.
    Act as focal point of contact for local partners and suppliers.
    Manage local or international procurement in line with budget according to an agreed procurement process.
    Support in general management of local and international consultants as required by Programme Manager

    Requirements:

    Applicants should have significant in-country experience operating in FCAS, with country experience of Aktis project deployment countries favourably viewed, but not essential.
    8+ years in international development, aid or other related work in an operational support role. Of this, 5+ years where Safety and Security formed a major part of your responsibilities.
    Demonstrated ability to deliver security advice at the strategic level, and prepare well written security documentation.
    Certification in Management of Risk or qualification through a recognised body such as The Institute of Risk Management will be beneficial. Academic qualification in the management of risk and/or security will also be well received.
    Experience financial administration functions such as managing procurement processes;
    Experience managing local contractors and suppliers

    And ideally have:

    Experience in project management;
    Experience in working for an international organisation;
    Coordinated and/or contributed to the design of technical and commercial sections of proposals/bids.

  • Orange-fleshed Sweetpotato Value Chain Technology Transfer Officer

    Orange-fleshed Sweetpotato Value Chain Technology Transfer Officer

    The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a dynamic, proactive, and experienced Food Science, Business Technology Officer for the anticipated Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) Project. Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project and the selection of final applicant is subject to donor approval. The selected candidate will be a “Specialist” according CIP’s internal structure. She/He will coordinate technology transfer on Orange-fleshed Sweetpotato (OFSP) as part of the TAAT program.
    The Position: The Value Chain Technology Transfer Officer will provide business and processing technology technical skills in the Orange Flesh Sweetpotato Value Chain Compact. The officer will work with private sector partners interested in adopting OFSP into their processing business. The candidate will also identify new businesses interested in setting up OFSP-based production units as a business. Therefore, the candidate should possess prior experience in business management to work with the businesses by impacting sound business management. The position requires supply chain management skills to ensure that OFSP roots production and supply to businesses is managed efficiently. The position will be based in one of the participating countries in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and will report to the TAAT OFSP Value Chain Specialist.
    The Project: The TAAT program has been initiated by the African Development Bank (AfDB) as part of its Feed Africa Initiative with support from additional donors. The main objective is to harness high-impact agricultural technologies for raising agricultural productivity, mitigating risks, and promoting diversification and post-harvest investment across selected agricultural commodity chains. OFSP has been selected due to its high potential for improving nutrition in the continent and its strong growth prospects in the commercial food processing sector. The OFSP Commodity Technology Delivery Compact (CTDC) will include a range of private sector partners and public sector extension services to deliver technologies, training, and access to services to stakeholders along the value chain, from production to processing and marketing. It will be coordinated by CIP and link with the strong network of research and development programs implemented by CIP and partners in over 10 African countries.
    Key responsibilities:

    Coordinate the development of TAAT technologies adoption work plans in each country.
    Together with country leaders and Value Chain Specialist, assist in the identification of business partners in each country in which TAAT will be implemented.
    Provide expertise necessary for successful implementation of value chain compact activities, in close collaboration with country value chain implementation teams.
    Assist in the preparation of food technology outreach campaigns in each country of implementation.
    Provide expertise in approaches necessary to deploy technologies, according to the defined target areas, mobilizing all actors across the value chain.
    Facilitate the implementation of the value chain activities in all target countries and participate in the monitoring of progress made towards achieving value chain and TAAT-set goals.
    Provide technical and business support to all value chain public and private sector partners in each participating country and ensure that they are fully and actively engaged.
    Work with Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) to ensure that capacity is built in all needed areas for various stakeholders within the value chain.
    Work with young Agripreneurs in each country of implementation through demonstration and training, in close collaboration with the ENABLE-TAAT Compact.
    Ensure that quarterly and annual consolidated technical and financial reports for the Compact are prepared and submitted to the value chain coordinator office on schedule.
    Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Value Chain Specialist and/or Institutional Management Office to meet the objectives of the value chain.

    What we are looking for?

    Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Marketing, Business Administration, Food Technology, Supply Chain Management, or a closely related field to the value chain.
    Minimum of 5-6 years of professional work experience, with at least 1 year of experience in value chain development or products development, preferably in sub-Saharan Africa.
    Relevant work experience in agribusiness management, agriprocessing, supply chain management (experience with projects that link farmers to the market will be an added advantage).
    Work experience in product development at the industrial level will be an added advantage.
    Experience in projects involved in public-private partnerships.
    Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
    Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. In addition, good working knowledge of French is preferred.
    Demonstrated ability to write, publish, and disseminate technical reports, success stories, and promotional materials.
    Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional, and multi-cultural environment.

    Why should you consider this opportunity?

    CIP is a global and reputable international organization with a strong, state-of-the-art R&D background, and has recently been awarded the World Food Price and the Al-Sumait Award for our Orange-fleshed Sweetpotato work in Africa.
    CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved nutrition and well-being, and gender equality for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world.
    CIP is a member of the CGIAR Consortium, a network of 15 research centers, that are mostly located in the developing world and supported by more than 50 donor members.

    What are we offering?

    Great career opportunity in an international organization.
    Nationally competitive salary commensurate with experience.
    One-year term contract with the possibility of renewal.
    Work in an equal and diverse workplace.

  • Request for Proposal for Travel Management Services

    Request for Proposal for Travel Management Services

    ICRAF is seeking to appoint a travel management company to deal with all our global travel needs as detailed in the RFP. We will require this company to demonstrate experience in dealing with International Organisations and the Not for Profit sector and to propose a team of travel consultants who understand the various challenges that we are likely to face.
    The successful bidder shall be contracted for an initial period of one year, renewable up to a maximum period of three years, upon satisfactory evaluation of performance.
    The successful travel agency shall have the following minimum qualifications:

    Accredited BSP/IATA certification
    A good track record of serving international organizations, embassies, multinational corporations with similar capacity and required volumes for a minimum of five years (list of corporate clients should be provided).
    Financially capable of rendering services to ICRAF (Audited financial statements for 2016, 2015 and 2014 should be provided).
    Maintains a platform for online bookings / airline reservations (i.e. Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo etc.). Has the ability to view fares of ‘Low‐Cost Carriers’ and where applicable, the ability to book with ‘Low‐Cost Carriers’ both through the Online Booking tool and offline.
    Currently maintains a global network affiliation.
    Ability to secure charity fares.
    Has in its employ competent and experienced travel consultants, especially in ticketing and fare computations.
    Has a robust business resilience plan to ensure delivery of the contract in the event of any aspect of its operations being disrupted due to unforeseen circumstances. This includes a sound corporate governance structure and strategy.
    Is able to guarantee the delivery of products and services in accordance with the performance standards required in this Proposal.

  • Project Officer – Enterprise Development Project Officer – Water Engineer

    Project Officer – Enterprise Development Project Officer – Water Engineer

    Job Details
    Practical Action Eastern Africa is looking for a qualified individual to fill the post of Project Officer – Enterprise Development with the overall responsibility of providing technical support in business development support services (BDS) to programme planning and implementation of project activities within the universal access to energy goal area.
    The Project Officer – Enterprise Development, will have the following accountabilities:
    1. Enterprise Development and Mentorship Support 40%

    Mobilize women energy entrepreneurs along the ICS, briquettes and solar value chains and assess their suitability to be engaged by the project using criteria set by the project team;
    Carry out ICS, solar and briquette SME value chain analysis and market/needs assessments using market mapping and other tools to advise formulation of county specific market development strategies for women energy entrepreneurs;
    Take lead in carrying out needs assessment, adapting and developing customized training curricular based on existing modules, together with the project team
    Organize and facilitate BDS support and training for women energy entrepreneurs in Improved Cook Stoves (ICS), fuel briquettes and solar, including business plans development, business records, product pricing, product promotion, market development etc.;
    Provide BDS support to women entrepreneurs in the 3 value chains to ensure profitability and sustainability of the enterprises;
    Advise and guide the project and the enterprises in business performance monitoring and management systems/tools and in collection of key entrepreneur performance data;
    Support recruitment, training, supervision and monitoring of BDS Mentors as part of entrepreneur support, including review of Mentor costed work plans and reports.

    2. Access to Finance 20%

    Facilitate support to the women energy enterprises to access affordable loan products from both formal and non-formal financing institutions to grow their enterprises, including negotiation with institutions managing public funds and supporting formation and effective management of the Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLAs). In addition, support women entrepreneurs to prepare bankable business plans, and link them with the financing sources;
    Work closely with Local Fund Administrators to ensure assessment, capacity building of VSLAs for capital injection as well as reporting on their performance.

    3. Market Development 15%

    Gather market intelligence to inform and support the WEEK programme. This includes understanding of new products, business models and financing arrangements
    Facilitate linkages between women entrepreneurs and technology providers to build the energy supply chain
    Participate in the development of education and awareness materials targeting both end-users and entrepreneurs, and work with the project team to identify opportunities, organize promotional events/activities to create demand for ICS, solar and briquettes as alternative lighting and cooking technologies and fuel, in order to open up markets for the entrepreneurs;
    Work with BDS and Technology Mentors to organize and facilitate networking and information sharing sessions for the women energy entrepreneurs supported by the project.

    4. Advocacy and influence 5%

    Work with the gender and energy advocacy team to synergise learning from the WEEK project implementation to support advocacy work and to ensure women energy entrepreneurs are supported and their businesses profiled/documented for WE awareness and influencing
    Engage with other organizations to inspire them to adopt PA WEE approaches.

    5. Monitoring, Evaluation and Documentation 10%

    Participate in routine monitoring and evaluation of project activities in liaison with the M&E specialist.
    Take lead in guiding, monitoring, and quality control of field implementation of BDS activities by the project Mentors and implementation partners
    Take lead in ensuring relevant data is captured, packaged and analysed for project management and reporting
    Support documentation of project achievements including case studies.

    6. Programme development 5%

    Identify opportunities and develop project ideas based on gaps identified in the field for further development to raise funds for appropriate interventions in energy
    Participate in developing and reviewing relevant project documents as need arises together with other programme staff

    7. Financial management and reporting 5%

    Responsible for preparing costed work plans and ensuring effective use of project resources in the field
    Prepare project budgets and assist line manager in costing project activities.
    Collating entrepreneur key performance indicators and preparing project implementation/ progress reports and annual reviews as needed
    Prepare accurate and timely project reports

    Qualifications and Experience
    The prospective candidates should possess:

    A Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business Development or related development discipline.
    A post graduate diploma/diploma in Monitoring & Evaluation, Project management, Community Development or related field will be an added advantage.
    Minimum five years’ working experience in similar or related position.
    Excellent verbal and written communications skills with the ability to interact with all levels from micro and small enterprises, partners, management and staff, and work independently.
    Strong public speaking skills necessary to conduct group presentations, handle public relations, and present a professional image.
    Sales/marketing knowledge and experience in financial operations management and training.

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  • Operations and Administration Coordinator

    Operations and Administration Coordinator

    Specific Duties:

    Coordinate all office operations such as monitoring and tracking costs, expenses as well as customer payments.
    Support the planning of the factory activities and the team
    Ensure policies and processes are adhered to
    Prepare invoices, quotations, reports and analyses for products sold.
    Maintain a simple bookkeeping process
    Manage the office and liaise with suppliers
    Perform any other duties as delegated by management

    Qualifications 

    At least (3) years experience in administration and book keeping position.
    Must have atleast a Diploma in business administration or related qualification.
    Strong communication skills, high accuracy, detail oriented and methodological approach to problem solving.
    You should be Flexible, Proactive, gives feedback and completes tasks on time.
    Should be a fast typist with proficiency in using Microsoft Office (Word, PPT, excel and outlook) (this is mandatory and will be tested)
    Due to the nature of the job, applicants who reside within (Kiserian) and its environs will be highly considered.

  • Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

    Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

    Ref. No: 3742424242
    The Regional Office is based in Nairobi, Kenya with offices and operations in Somalia (Puntland, Somaliland and Mogadishu), Kenya (Dadaab and Kakuma ), Ethiopia (Addis Ababa, Dolo Ado, Shire,Gambella and Asosa), South Sudan (Juba, Awil, Alek and Aweril) and Yemen (Sa’naa and Aden).
    The NRC Horn of Africa & Yemen mission is an expanding programme. NRC started its operations in Kenya in the refugee camps in Dadaab in February 2007. NRC has WASH, Education, Food Security and Livelihood and Information Counseling and Legal Assistant programmes implemented in the refugee camps in Dadaab.
    The position will oversee the overall design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems and procedures and ensure that all aspects of M&E system are adhered to.
    The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will report to the Area Manager – Dadaab.
    NRC may be required to verify the identity of its partners/employees and to check that its partners/employees have not been involved in illegal activities. NRC reserves the right to use electronic screening tools for this purpose.
    Responsibilities

    Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
    Support and contribute to the development and implementation of M&E systems, including M&E SOPs, guidance and tools.
    Participate in programme design and proposal discussions, including theory of change development, log frame design and budgeting for M&E.
    Support programme staff in planning for and executing M&E, including, data collection methodology and tools and data management, analysis and use.
    Support the implementation, dissemination and use of evaluations, assessments and monitoring data in programme development, adjustment or review.
    Contribute to organisational learning through supporting specific analysis, lessons learned and reports.
    Capacity building and training of programme and M&E support staff on M&E technical and conceptual areas.
    Supervise and mentor M&E support staff in executing M&E plans.
    Contribute to the design of M&E staffing structure and resourcing, including collaboration with programme staff to identify and plan for M&E needs.
    Perform any other task assigned by the immediate supervisor.

    Qualifications

    University degree preferably in social sciences, international relations and/or development or other relevant discipline
    At least 5 years’ relevant working experience in field M&E implementation
    Experience in design of baseline surveys and program evaluations
    Training in monitoring and evaluation
    Fluency in Excel is a must, as well as advanced use of Word and PowerPoint
    Advanced knowledge and experience of standard Monitoring and Evaluation procedures and tools
    Experience in use of large datasets for data analysis and reporting
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

    Education field: Maths / Stats / Physics
    Education level: College / University, Bachelor’s degree
    Personal qualities

    Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
    Strong analysis skills (qualitative and qualitative)
    Ability to make quick and smart judgments in recommending alternative solutions within changed ground scenarios
    Experience in training and capacity building in M&E mechanisms at various project levels
    Good understanding of various donors’ requirements
    Experience working with statistical computer software packages
    Goal oriented, with ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.

    We offer
    Duty station: Dadaab
    Contract period is up to December 2018 with possibility of extension.
    Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions, The candidate will observe NRC’s code of conduct and working hours for the NRC Office in Dadaab

  • Executive Driver

    Executive Driver

    Job Responsibilities

    To drive the MD to/from office, appointments, meetings and etc.
    To accompany the MD to events, and selected meetings
    To operate assigned vehicle in a safe and courteous manner
    To keeps the assigned vehicle(s) clean inside and outside
    To recognize vehicle maintenance needs
    To undertake ad-hoc assignment or duties assigned by management when required
    Comply with the rules of the road such as traffic lights and so on
    Perform basic inspection of the vehicle before traveling and ensure that vehicles are in good condition and safe
    Routine errands during the day will be included

    Qualifications

    A Diploma in any field
    Over 6 years’ experience as a personal or corporate driver is required
    Candidates above 40 years of age are encouraged to apply
    Must have military or police force training
    Must be very polished and street smart
    Familiar with the routes in Nairobi and surrounding environs
    Mature, healthy with excellent eyesight and punctual with a good attendance record
    Ability to multi task, willingness to learn and positive attitude
    A valid driving license
    Free of any criminal record
    Flexibility in terms of working hours