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  • Deputy Director of Programs and Senior Technical Advisor – TB, HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment

    Deputy Director of Programs and Senior Technical Advisor – TB, HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment

    Job description
    Summary
    The DDoP will double up as the Senior Technical Advisor, TB, HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment will report to the Director of Programs. S/he is responsible for overall TA across EGPAF/K Program on expected standards of performance to be achieved and strategies and approaches to be applied in HIV programming in supported sites. S/he is responsible for continuing capacity development for all clinical technical staffs. Working closely with the DoP and Strategic Technical Advisory Team (STAT). S/he is responsible for ensuring quality programming, achievement of targets and adoption of innovative strategies from Global and National Level. S/he will proactively engage relevant stakeholders, PDs/PMs and counter-part field teams to identify best practices, performance risks and mitigation plans ensuring high level project management skills are applied across all levels of the project management cycle; initiation, planning, implementation monitoring evaluation and control.
    Working closely with the DoP and EGPAF Management, S/he will ensure EGPAF is well represented in Technical working groups at National and County level and implementation of the same in EGPAF supported counties.
    Roles And Responsibilities

    Technical Assistance- TB, HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment

    Provide overall technical oversight for EGPAF/K Country Program in the implementation of HIV prevention, Care and Treatment & TB/HIV services
    Provide technical assistance in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of HIV Care and Treatment & TB/HIV programs across EGPAF/K Program
    Provide technical assistance to the regional teams in developing/updating different guidelines, working formats, job aids, client education materials and monitoring and evaluation tools
    In collaboration with regional technical advisors, organize and provide/facilitate facility-level mentorship in HIV Care and Treatment & TB/HIV
    Prepare the HIV technical annual work plan with targeted benchmark indicators and evaluate them quarterly
    Harmonize annual, semi-annual, quarterly and monthly plan with other departments
    Develop and disseminate relevant SOPs and service packages to guide service delivery in line with SIMS and Differentiated Service Delivery

    Models of Care

    Participate in preparation of continuation application (CA), FOA and NBD opportunities
    Ensure that all set TB and HIV prevention, care and treatment targets are met; come up with rapid change interventions for any target lagging behind
    Present and participate actively in monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual EGPAF’s performance review meetings.
    Compile and submit monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual activity reports
    As a co-chair of the Strategic Technical Advisory Team (STAT), develop and maintain a capacity building, technical exchange and learning program/calendar in close collaboration with other STAT members, project TAs and PDs/PMs
    Work closely with the Operations Research Department to identify areas for OR, identify research questions, lead in abstract and manuscript development from a program perspective
    National, County and Global Liaison and Participation
    Participate in the national and regional HIV care and treatment working group activities
    Represent EGPAF Kenya in different forums when assigned by the supervisor
    Participate actively in global technical discussions and represent EGPAF/Kenya
    Set up and maintain a virtual learning platform that will be part of the capacity building hub for CMEs, technical updates and seek facilitators as appropriate

    Staff Supervision and Mentorship

    S/he will supervise Senor Technical Advisors ensuring quality HIV service delivery
    Lead in technical capacity building of all EGPAF staffs across projects by leading mentorship missions, identifying suitable learning opportunities and drawing on internal expertise or external facilitation to build capacity across projects.
    Work closely with the DoP and PDs/PMs to develop and refine key performance indicators for program staff across all projects
    Develop a post-training agenda to ensure that knowledge is cascaded to those not directly participating. Supervise and mentor all the STAT TAs assigned to him/her

    Perform others duties assigned by the supervisor

    Project management
    Working with the DoP, ensure that the TA rigour from the STAT team is equitably applied across all EGPAF programs
    Employ a variety of relevant project management tools to manage STAT activities e.g. GANTT Charts, RACI Matrix etc.
    Contribute to EGPAF Kenya’s project management body of knowledge through active participation in project designs, review and course corrective forums

    Minimum Qualification

    Medical Doctor with a Master’s Degree in Public Health or other relevant advanced degree
    HIV experience for at least 5 years in Senior Technical Position
    Understanding of HIV programming in Kenya
    Experience with managing donor funding especially USG funding will be an added advantage
    Skills in research and proposal development will be a distinct advantage.

  • Switch Product Business Analysts Motion Graphics Designer/Animator

    Switch Product Business Analysts Motion Graphics Designer/Animator

    Our Client, The Integrated Payment Services Limited (IPSL) is a payment services provider company and active in the financial services industry and at the strategic level is held together by a shared business philosophy. The Company provides high volume transaction switching and settlement services for inter-bank transactions.
    They are now inviting applications for dynamic professional to fill in the following position in their Nairobi office:
    Reporting to the Products Manager, the Switch Product Business Analyst will support the Products Manager on the business side of Switch Product which covers both the strategy and operational aspects, liaise with customers to endure that their expectations are met and grow switch revenues according to budget and the business plan.
    Principal Accountabilities:

    Developing communication material to inform customers, stakeholders and the public on switch performance and activities
    Suggesting new product innovations to drive value to customers, and stakeholders
    Working with the Operations and Development Teams to ensure service expectations are in line with customer needs
    Assisting the Products Manager in developing and implementing product strategy, planning for related products, value-added services and in new customer take-on including contract completion
    Gathering switch performance statistics on Operations and Service levels
    Compiling revenue performance statistics and reporting on them against targets
    Maintaining the Product Manual and Pricing Book up to date
    Liaising and co-ordinating internal support areas to deliver on the product plan
    Developing customer requirements, specifications and Implementing the customer satisfaction monitoring and evaluation system
    Preparing change requests within the switch processes in relation to customer requirements

    Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge

    Bachelors’ Degree in business administration or marketing or related field
    MBA in Marketing will be an added advantage
    Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar position
    Proven ability to think strategically and an analytical mind
    Advanced level of problem solving and resolution skills
    Understanding of product delivery requirements
    A commitment to quality and thorough approach to work
    Effective verbal and written communicator
    Statistical reporting and presentation skills

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  • Quality Improvement Coordinator

    Quality Improvement Coordinator

    Location: Kisumu with travel to health facilities in Nyanza
    Position Summary: The Quality Improvement (QI) Coordinator will work closely with Health Facilities leadership and QI teams to support the successful implementation of QIC project using the Model for Improvement and its Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles.
    The QI Coordinator will support QI training and coaching, supportive supervision, and documentation of QI C project, and evaluation of QI initiatives.
    Responsibilities

    Train and mentor Health Care Workers on Kenya Health Quality Improvement Framework model
    Coordinate implementation of quality improvement challenges and collaborative QI approaches
    Support in designing of QI improvement tools

    Requirements

    Degree in health sciences
    Masters in Public Health or Epidemiology
    At least 3 years relevant work experience in quality improvement
    Experience in project monitoring, and training an advantage

  • Journalist / Writer – Short-term

    Journalist / Writer – Short-term

    Job Description
    Function/Department: Editorial 
    Targets and Responsibilities

    Ensuring timely processing of news material;
    Coordinating coverage of current affairs on a day-to-day basis;
    Rewriting articles and developing content ideas as per the target audience of the website;
    Meeting editorial standards of the new plive website
    Verifying facts and accuracy of all news reports before they are published;
    Re-writing and editing copy to ensure it is readable and appeals to the target audience;
    Ensuring articles have catchy headlines and appropriate photos or illustrations;
    Utilizing news sources like press releases, radio, television and web reports to generate articles;
    Checking content for plagiarism and authenticity

    Qualifications

    Should have a University degree or Masters in a relevant field

    Skills and Attributes

    Attention to detail
    Excellent at research
    Good communication skills
    Good presentation skills

  • Customers Projects Technical Leader Customer Projects Design & Engineering Design & Engineering Manager – Automation Design & Engineering Manager – Low Voltage Field Sales Service Manager – UPS, Data Centre Cooling Solutions

    Customers Projects Technical Leader Customer Projects Design & Engineering Design & Engineering Manager – Automation Design & Engineering Manager – Low Voltage Field Sales Service Manager – UPS, Data Centre Cooling Solutions

    As Customer Project team member, act as single point of contact for all technical topics, manage technical project team and master technical risks. Manage all technical aspects of a complex solution (architecture, systems…) during project execution: design, integration, testing, FAT, installation, commissioning, warranty… Define and implement the adequate solution to fulfil customer requirements in terms of technical performance, quality, costs and time; in compliance with the contract. Specify the technical Solution and lead the technical coordination of all projects stakeholders: Customers, other Schneider Electric entities, third parties, contractors… As specialist in his Technical field, assist Execution Center management in elaborating alternative/future solutions and resolving key technical issues.
    Scope & Environment
    Large project technical teams located in several sites / countries requiring collaboration with concerned managements, countries, Business units, etc. … International mobility and/or travels abroad (to visit customers, partners, suppliers and/or site operations)
    Key responsibilities / activities

    Perform and get customer approval on basic and detailed design of integrated solutions. In line with the contract (technical, time & performance requirements) and leveraging Schneider Electric portfolio of products and systems, maximize project profitability and manage technical risk.
    Lead technical discussion and clarification with the customer acting as key contact person for all technical related topics. Under Project Manager leadership, perform regular technical status reports and take part of meeting with the customer. Prepare and conduct Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) with the customer.
    Master all technical aspects of the Project: design, integration, testing, FAT, installation, commissioning, warranty. Validate technical choices compliance with the design (based on Technical Design Process). Manage stakeholders involved in the execution. Work in close collaboration with PM & technical leaders for sub-parts.
    Insure good project execution within allocated budget. Identify and anticipate potential risks vs. agree budget. Identify and implement technical optimization to save time and cost. Contribute to overall Project risk analysis, assess technical risks and propose all necessary actions to avoid, mitigate or reduce its impacts.
    Identify any potential changes vs. the contract or agreed design. Work closely with Project Manage to specify the change and his implications including the quotation until getting the variation order which will contribute to Project Margin Improvement.
    Master from technical perspective all technical parts of the delivery sub-contracted to external vendors in strong coordination with purchasing team. Implement clear and meaningful scoping of subpart of project scope to insure effective progress and completion monitoring
    Manage the whole technical teams involved on Project Execution. Agree with the PM and implement the technical part of the project: schedule, organization of the technical team, manage related costs and monitor the workload.
    Alert on a possible non-technical feasibility as soon as identified. Provide necessary reporting to the PM and management. Manage the interface with the other departments from technical perspective: R&D;, COE, Quality, Process, Customer Satisfaction, Safety, Environment …
    Take part of Technical leader Community of Practice within his Execution Center, globally within Execution Center network and BUs. Identify, formalise, share and promote lessons learned and best practices. Act as role model and/or coach of junior TLs.
    Support PM for project team full compliance with Schneider-Electric processes, quality instructions, safety requirements and governance principles. Lead Project technical team to correct any technical deviations or quality issues occurring during project execution implementing quality process (G8D, …).

    Requirements
    Education

    University Degree in Electrical Engineering is a must
    Master’s degree in engineering is a must

    Language requirements

    Fluent in English
    Another language will be valuable

    Experience

    5 years leading technical projects or as Solution Application Engineer for large and international Customer projects
    5 years in his technical field of expertise (ED, EA, ITB, ecoB, eHouse, …)

    Skills requirements

    Proven ability to lead with agility functional and remote technical team having different fields of expertise
    Able to communicate in concise and synthetic manner complex technical issues/topics
    Able to take decisions in complex context based on imperfect/missing conditions

    Primary Location: KE-Nairobi

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  • National Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer –

    National Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer –

    Type of Requisition: National Project Personnel (NPP)
    Organizational Unit: FAO Representation in Kenya
    Duration:12 months with possibility of extension subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds
    Organizational Setting
    The tasks envisaged for this consultancy are to be carried out through the Emergency Centre for Transboundary Animal Diseases (ECTAD), which is currently implementing a number of projects in various countries in Africa, Asia and Middle East. Within the ECTAD framework, the Animal Production and Health Division (AGA) is closely working with the Emergency and Rehabilitation Division (TCE) under the Strategic Program 5 to support various aspects of the animal health programme of FAO, including the USAID-funded Emerging Pandemic Threats (EPT-2) and Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) Programmes. Since 2015, USAID has been investing in building M&E systems and capacities for EPT2/GHSA supported projects and countries.
    The post is located in the FAO Representation in Kenya, Nairobi.
    Reporting Lines
    The National Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer will work under the overall guidance of the FAO Representative (FAO-R) in Kenya, the direct supervision of the ECTAD Team Leader, the direct technical supervision of the M&E Global Coordinator of ECTAD/AGAH at the FAO HQ, and in close collaboration with the FAO Programme in the country and ECTAD Eastern Africa Regional teams.
    Technical Focus
    The M&E Officer will support the M&E reporting at country level including the quality assurance of the information for ECTAD projects in FAO Kenya.
    Tasks and responsibilities
    The incumbent will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:

    Collect and assure the quality of information required for reporting on project and programme-level indicators.
    Liaise with/backstopping of technical officers concerning M&E information provision and validation.
    Retrieve the required supporting documentation (means of verification) for the reported information.
    Enter information in the prescribed formats.
    Generate M&E and narrative reports in prescribed formats.
    Upkeep archiving systems up to date and in line with prescribed standards.
    Support M&E meetings and training activities as required.
    Develop M&E project frameworks and monitoring plans (PMPs) for projects at national level.
    Contribute to the development of project concept notes (CNs), proposals, and detail implementation plans (DIPs).
    Contribute to the preparation of progress and final project report.
    Perform other related duties as requested by the ECTAD Team Lead.

    CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
    Minimum Requirements

    National of Kenya.
    University degree with postgraduate qualification in social sciences, statistics, research methods, anthropology and/or related fields.
    At least 3 years of proven experience in M&E functions preferably in the agriculture/livestock domains or health related fields.
    Skills in statistics, data audit and data collection and management.
    Proficiency in English language.
    Experience in international institution, NGOs, etc. is an advantage

    FAO Core Competencies

    Results Focus
    Teamwork
    Communication
    Building Effective Relationships
    Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

    Technical/Functional Skills

    Excellent mastery of MS Excel and/or Access, statistical software packages such as SPSS, SAS, etc.
    Good analytical skills with strong orientation to details.
    Work experience in multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary setting.
    Experience in project development, project report writing and data analysis.

    Tangible objectives to be achieved by the NPP and Key Performance Indicators

    Information required for reporting on project and programme-level indicators collected and quality assurance provided.
    Data collection and reporting formats developed and regularly revised.
    Ensure validation by liaising with backstopping of technical officers.
    Prepare supporting documentation (means of verification) as per the prescribed formats.
    M&E and narrative reports generated in prescribed formats on time.
    Archiving systems maintained and up to date per prescribed standards.
    Support M&E meetings and training activities.
    National level M&E project frameworks and PMPs developed.
    Active contribution to development proposal, preparation of DIPs and reports made.
    Existing M&E tools into a coherent system integrated.
    Analytical reports generated.

  • National Programme Policy Officer

    National Programme Policy Officer

    Post Grade: FT NOA
    Duty Station: Nairobi
    Duration: 1 year (initial)
    Date of issue: 31st January 2018
    Responsibilities
    Under the direct supervision of the Programme Policy Officer and the overall supervision of the Senior Programme Policy Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

    Manage and review the partnership proposals in compliance with WFP corporate rules and Country Office specific Standard
    Operating Procedures;
    Monitor the Cooperating Partner profiling, capacity assessment and evaluation based on WFP guidelines including maintaining data and records on evaluation;
    Ensure Cooperating partners invoice processing is done including Purchase Order creation, review, approve Service Outline Agreements, and post Service Entry Sheet in WFP corporate system (WINGS).
    Ensure that funds for implementing WFP activities are analyzed and tracked to ensure that WFP has available resources to carryout its operations any time;
    Ensure food and voucher distributions plan are timely submitted by Area Offices, reviewed by the Country Office Distribution planfocal point and sent for approval to Head of Programme.
    Ensure WFP’s Field Level Agreements (FLAs) are captured in COMET, follow up reconciliation of WFP dispatch data from LESSand receipts from partners’ distribution reports;
    Ensure in kind partner distribution reports and Cash based Transfer data is up to date and captured in COMET;
    Ensure that Non Food Items (NFIs) are procured in a timely manner for the smooth implementation of projects and inventory ofNFIs is maintained;
    Oversee preparation and dissemination of all actions to maintain a clear audit trail of actions taken;
    Supervisor, training and provide technical support to junior staff;
    Perform other related duties as required.

    Qualifications

    Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Development Studies or other field relevant to international development assistance, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.
    Atleast one year of postgraduate professional experience in development work.
    Strong experience in finance, implementing technical Programme, providing input into designing operations and contribute to policy discussions and decisions.
    Fluency in both oral and written communication in English is a requirement.

    Knowledge and skills

    Training and/or experience utilizing computers, including word processing, spreadsheet.
    Demonstrates ability to identify key variables and contextual factors that affect food assistance problems andprogrammes throughout the lifecycle to inform quality Programme design or re-design.
    Demonstrates ability to analyses and consolidate quantitate and qualitative information from different sources.
    Demonstrates the ability to interpret basic date in the context of WFP specialized fields to contribute to technical Programme design, implementation and monitoring.
    Displays capacity to provide inputs into the development, implementation and realignment of high qualityemergency programmes.

  • Business Graduate Assistant ICT Graduate Assistant IT Technician Library Assistant

    Business Graduate Assistant ICT Graduate Assistant IT Technician Library Assistant

    Job Ref: ZU/10/25/39
    Qualifications

    A Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management or any other relevant field a recognized/accredited university with at least a second class upper division;
    At least one year post qualification work experience;
    Registerable for a Masters Degree.

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  • Logistics Advisor

    Logistics Advisor

    YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE TO ENDING WORLD HUNGER BY . . .
    providing technical logistics support, advisory and follow-up to the Action Against Hunger USA country logistics teams. You will also select stakeholders within the wider organization through developing, managing and guiding on logistics related activities within Action Against Hunger USA country offices.REQUIREMENTS
    KEY ACTIVITIES IN YOUR ROLE WILL INCLUDE:

    Overseeing internal control processes and appropriate use of resources ensuring that Action Against Hunger-USA’s country offices are working in accordance with internal logistics procedures as well as all donor rules and policies.
    Participating in the design of the Action Against Hunger-USA logistics strategy and the achievement of it’s objectives whilst identifying, adapting and implementing best practices in the areas of logistics management.
    Contributing to the recruitment, selection, placement and orientation of logistics professionals at country level by providing a technical support.
    Representing Action Against Hunger-USA in relevant platforms and contributes to the overall visibility of the Logistics department.

    DOES THIS DESCRIPTION FIT YOU?
    You’re an experienced humanitarian professional

    You have a Bachelor’s degree in Arts or Science, or another related field, a Master’s and membership to a professional body related to logistics is an added advantage.
    You have at least 5 years’ experience managing and coordinating logistics in a wide variety of field operations. Previous experience managing country level logistics from a headquarters level is preferred.
    You are knowledgeable on rules, regulations and donor policies governing the compliance / regulatory management of procurement rules from US Government (OFDA, USAID, BPRM), EU, ECHO, UN, and other agencies.
    You have experience working in complex humanitarian emergencies, leading multiple projects.
    You have genuine interest in and commitment to the humanitarian principles of Action Against Hunger.

    You are very efficient leading processes

    You are highly organized & pay attention to details. You are passionate about finding creative solutions & innovative approaches to long-standing & critical problems.
    You have strong analytical and data gathering skills.
    You have excellent planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organize a substantial workload, diverse tasks and responsibilities, and also work calmly under pressure.
    You are self disciplined and can work autonomously making decisions with minimal guidance.
    You have experience working with diverse international teams and ability to communicate well in writing, French language skills is an added advantage.
    Your leadership style reinforces trust within your team
    You are an excellent communicator.
    You have diplomatic skills and are able to conduct negotiation and mediation.

    Working Conditions, Travel and Environment
    The duties of the job require regular job attendance at least five days per week. Must be available to work outside normal office hours or on the weekends as required.Must be able to travel as required for standard domestic and international business travel as well as to country offices when require. While visiting the country offices, the employee may be exposed to precarious settings under high security risks and/or very basic living conditions and outside weather conditions, as well is to infectious diseases.All Action Against Hunger-USA employees are required to engage with and follow the performance management program in place.