Study Design and Methodology
The focus will be on ensuring that the baseline provides usable information for comparison in later evaluation surveys.
Consideration needs to be given to ensuring information collected from both beneficiaries (project villages) and non-beneficiaries (non-project villages) (as the counterfactual) can be used for direct comparison in later years of the project.
Prospective consultant(s) will need to consider the most rigorous approach to establishing a comparable baseline and counterfactual that enables measurement of outcome and impact indicators later in the project.
Qualifications for the Consultant Job
Lead consultant to have PhD or relevant master’s degree with more than 5 years of experience in designing and implementing baseline surveys that set the stage for measuring the impacts of an intervention
M&E practitioner, agricultural economics/natural resources/agronomist/with broad knowledge with accumulated experience in the field and broad understanding of impact studies
Demonstrable expertise on impact evaluation in agricultural sector in Africa
Previous experience working with in agricultural sector baseline studies and impact studies
Track record in developing and conducting various types of evaluation including qualitative and quantitative data collection
Experience in managing and coordinating evaluation/research exercises, delivering agreed outputs on time and on budget
Experience in data collection and analysis using multiple and participatory methodologies
Excellent and demonstrated understanding of pests and diseases in agricultural sector and early warning systems
Ability to respond to comments and questions in a timely, appropriate manner
Ability to write high quality, clear, concise reports in English
Consultant Job Deliverables
Inception Report After the preparatory meeting, the research team is to provide and to share a detailed inception report CABI. The report shall provide information on:
The selection of key informants and respondents
The proposed sample sizes
The proposed study schedule
The roles and responsibilities of the research team and CABI
The detailed and specified methodology which meets the objectives and questions of the study as well as developed data collection tools (questionnaires).
All questionnaires or interview guidelines must be submitted to CABI for approval before being applied in the field.
A baseline study report should basically include the following points: –
Glossary/Acronyms
Introduction
Executive Summary
Study Methodology
Findings with the gender and country disaggregation
Limitation of the study
Conclusion and recommendations
Raw data sets
Appendices
Job Qualification: criteria in MBA/MSc/MA , PhD/Fellowship
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Finance Officer
Grade 15N: REF NO. TUM/ADVERT/RERC/1/FO/2017
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should have the following qualifications and experience:
Must possess PhD in Accounting/Finance plus CPA (K) or its equivalent. Must have at least three (3) years’ experience at Grade 14 or comparable position.
OR
Must Possess a Master’s Degree (Accounting/Finance) plus CPA (K) or its equivalent. Must have at least five (5) years’ experience at Grade 14 or any other relevant comparable position.
Must be proficient in financial management based computer applications.
Have a good track record of successful Management and Leadership capabilities.
Possession of Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) will be an added advantage.
Comply with the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution as well as submit clearance certificates/documents from the following state organs: Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA),Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC),Criminal Investigation Department (CID),Higher Education Loans Board (HELB),Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
Job summary
Responsible of all matters relating to efficient, effective and sustainable engagement and utilization of the University financial resources. This will be through appropriate development and implementation of high quality accounting and financial management system that will ensure adherence to financial strategies and budgets.
Duties and responsibilities
The overall formulation and implementation of the finance strategy for the department.
Advising the University management on all financial matters.
Interpretation of financial policies, budgetary control system, management accounting methods and monthly/quarterly/annual financial returns.
Responsible for review, planning, coordination, design, implementation, development of accounting services and systems.
Timely submission of annual financial statements and accounts.
Setting and maintaining high accounting standards in the University -
Director, Impact and Research
The Director, IMPACT and Research will manage our innovative impact-level forecasting and monitoring economic model, and design and oversee our activities to generate, analyse and manage knowledge, in order to better articulate the benefits of the overall TMEA programme.
S/he will be responsible for delivering the research component of TMEA’s knowledge vision, and developing a knowledge culture within TMEA with the aim of: enhancing its effectiveness; strengthening organisation learning; intensifying innovation; and increasing TMEA’s external visibility through increased knowledge generation and sharing.
The post requires experience with both microeconomic and macroeconomic analysis and best practices, ideally evidenced by a record of published research.
The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s degree in economics, statistics, impact measurement or other fields relevant to TMEA’s core focus.
A relevant PhD and emphasis on quantitative data management and economic modelling are a distinct advantage.
S/he must possess a minimum of ten years’ experience in research and advanced data analysis particularly of an economic nature or related development areas, some of which ideally will have been gained in Southern and/or East African countries.
Demonstrable experience of attribution, aggregation, evaluation, impact measurement systems, analysis and communication of impact data is required -
Regional Policy Advisor, Climate Resilient Agriculture
Duties and ResponsibilitiesManage the development of country programmes under the CRA FP with UN Women country offices and country programme coordinators
Manage the development and implementation of an integrated strategy for the delivery of technical assistance, policy advocacy and programme support to programme coordinators in the region;
Manage the development of country project documents under the CRA FP;
Oversee the contextualization/ localization of global programme documents, strategies, and knowledge products, and ensure proper monitoring and reporting of the CRA FP in the region.
Lead the provision of capacity-building support to country programme coordinators
Lead programme coordinators in developing and strengthening policies, projects/ programmes and modalities; and ensuring proper monitoring;
Manage the identification of knowledge and implementation gaps and possible solutions;
Develop, implement and monitor capacity building initiatives;
Lead the provision of technical policy advice to programme coordinators.
Establish and strengthen strategic partnerships with stakeholders, regional/ international actors and development partners
Build and strengthen strategic partnerships to achieve CRA FP outcomes;
Build and strengthen close liaisons with relevant donors and other actors supporting CRA FP efforts;
Develop and execute resource mobilization strategies.
Lead the design of strategies to achieve CRA FP outcomes in the region and the development of relevant knowledge products
Lead the provision of policy recommendations and guidance for strategic planning and positioning for the CRA FP;
Lead and provide advice to regional/ national bodies; represent UN Women in interagency groups that influence national policies related to CRA FP outcomes;
Contribute substantively and lead existing thematic and gender equality networks to better connect UN Women and partners;
Lead the research, development, and presentation of analytical reports, research papers, briefing notes, background papers, summaries, correspondence in the CRA FP outcome areas;
Identify promising practices, technical expertise, and strategic opportunities.
Manage knowledge building and sharing for the CRA FP
Identify and disseminate lessons learnt and good practices in collaboration with programme coordinators;
Ensure technical skills and knowledge are shared within and among programme coordinators;
Manage and monitor the regional knowledge platform and innovative approaches in Climate-Resilient Agriculture.
Key Performance Indicators
Timely and quality technical advice and support
Leadership in area of expertise in the region
Quality reports and other strategic documents drafted and submitted in a timely manner
Regular communication and information flow with other UN Women Policy Advisors
Quality strategic documents delivered in a timely manner
Timely and quality knowledge products
Strong relationships with various partners and stakeholders
UN Women is well represented in important meetings on topics related to expertise
Increase in resources mobilized
CompetenciesCore ValuesIntegrity:Demonstrate consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct.Professionalism:Demonstrate professional competence and expert knowledge of the pertinent substantive areas of work.Respect for Diversity:Demonstrate an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff. Demonstrate an international outlook, appreciating difference in values and learning from cultural diversity.Core CompetenciesEthics and Values:Demonstrate and promote ethics and integrity by creating organizational precedentsOrganizational Awareness:Build support for the organization and ensure political acumenDevelopment and Innovation:Support staff competence development, and contribute to an environment of creativity and innovationWork in teams: Build and promote effective teams. Demonstrate ability to work in a multicultural, multi ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.Communication and Information Sharing: Create and promote an environment for open and effective communicationSelf-management and Emotional Intelligence:Stay composed and positive even in difficult moments, handle tense situations with diplomacy and tact, and have a consistent behavior towards othersConflict Management:Surface conflicts and address them proactively acknowledging different feelings and views and directing energy towards a mutually acceptable solution.Continuous Learning and Knowledge Sharing: Share knowledge across the organization and build a culture of knowledge sharing and learningAppropriate and Transparent Decision Making: Ensure fair and transparent decision making processes and manage riskFunctional Competencies
Outstanding knowledge of the CRA FP outcome areas
Strong knowledge of the region
Knowledge of the UN system
Excellent networking skills
Ability to interact with donors, identify and analyze trends, opportunities and threats to fundraising
Ability to perform qualitative and quantitative policy research
Ability to advocate and provide policy advice
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to write policy papers, speeches, briefings
Excellent knowledge of programme development, implementation, results based management and reporting
EducationRequired Skills and Experience
Master’s degree in a relevant discipline, such as economics or agricultural economics; international development, gender, or environmental studies;; rural sociology, geography, anthropology or agronomy is required.
PhD is an asset.
Experience
At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in designing and managing programmes and advocating for women’s economic empowerment in the region;
Experience working on climate resilience agriculture and understanding of its relation to women’s economic empowerment and gender equality;
Substantial experience in policy analysis, and strategic planning;
Demonstrated experience working with, and building partnerships with governments, donors and civil society organizations internationally and in the field;
Experience working with the UN system is an asset.
Language
Fluency in English is required;
Knowledge of the other UN official working language is an asset.
Application
All applications must include (as an attachment) the completed UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from http://www.unwomen.org/about-us/employment Kindly note that the system will only allow one attachment. Applications without the completed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment.
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Data Scientist
WantedExceptional professional with a very strong statistical background to use external and internally-collected data to inform agricultural development decisions.Job LocationNairobi, Kenya or Kigali, RwandaDurationMinimum 2 years commitment, full-time job.Job DescriptionOne Acre Fund has a robust research program spanning all countries of operation including thousands of farmers and well over a hundred agronomic and socioeconomic trials each year. The Data Scientist will be on the Agriculture Research Team, which works directly with each in-country research team (Innovations Teams) to identify new research opportunities and provide technical support where needed. The Data Scientist will be responsible for the following:
Adapting agronomic elements of the program to heterogeneous conditions – The Data Scientist will be responsible for working with internal and external agricultural scientists to analyze field crop yield gap drivers and develop agronomic hypotheses to be tested through on-farm trials. This will involve aggregation of weather, soil, pest and disease, and agronomic data to analyze the magnitude of various sources of yield variation in different areas of program operation. It will also involve coordinating with field teams to collect the data we need and setting and executing analysis plans.
External collaborations and relationship management – We will be working with external partners to develop scalable, data-driven development tools for not only One Acre Fund clients but smallholders outside of our program as well. This may include development of a plant disease visual diagnosis app and using remote sensing to predict maize yields. It may also include working with our in-house MIR spectroscopy lab to improve soil chemical parameter prediction models and directly predict yields from soil spectra. The Data Scientist will be responsible for managing much of the external-facing work related to these initiatives including interfacing with donors and researchers.
Capacity building and advising – We are looking for someone with experience and willingness to teach others and advise on organizational data and analytical decisions. A successful Data Scientist at One Acre Fund will enable and improve the analyses of other analysts both within the Agricultural Research Team and in other departments. This role will serve as a teacher of teachers by building the skills of other analysts who provide analytical support within the organization. Training topics may include questionnaire design and execution, efficient data cleaning, outlier management, model selection and interpretation, and predictive analyses. The Data Scientist will also be responsible for advising on organizational decisions about data systems management.
Exploration – The Agricultural Research Team is an inherently exploratory team; we are tasked with identifying new impact opportunities for in-country research teams (Innovation Teams) to assess and scale. We anticipate that the Data Scientist will take on exploratory analyses, propose new global research programs, change the way that we approach existing analyses, and identify new avenues by which One Acre Fund can deliver data-driven impact to smallholder farmers.
Career Growth and DevelopmentOne Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through mentorship and through regular management consulting-style career reviews. We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about. Because of our rapid growth, we constantly have new high-level roles opening up and opportunities in many functions. This results in fast career growth for our staff.QualificationsWe are seeking an exceptional professional with 5+ years of experience, a demonstrated passion for development work, and a very strong knowledge of analysis and data science. Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:
MSc or PhD in a highly quantitative field such as data science, statistics, econometrics, or applied mathematics required. Experience with computer science a plus.
Very strong professional or research experience applying advanced analytical methods to answer practical questions.
Experience and comfort with geospatial analysis.
Experience with field experiments, experimental design, missing data, survey sampling, and/or panel data.
Experience with observational causal inference (e.g. regression adjustment, matching, propensity score stratification), or quasi-experimental methods (e.g., instrumental variables, regression discontinuity, interrupted time series). Knowledge of causal graphical models is a plus.
Experience managing data systems. A successful data scientist candidate can both create efficient data storage systems as well as use them for analyses.
Fluency with R mandatory. Familiarity with JavaScript, STATA, Python and other languages preferred.
A passion for impact and application of findings, not just research for the sake of research.
Professional or research experience in agriculture and/or development preferred.
Fluency in English required, Kiswahili and/or French encouraged.
A willingness to live and work in East Africa for at least two years.
Preferred Start DateEarly 2017CompensationCommensurate with experience.BenefitsHealth insurance, immunizations, flights, housing and food stipend.Sponsor International CandidatesYesEast Africans strongly encouraged to apply. -
Agriculture Research Manager Monitoring and Evaluation Nutrition Associate
Wanted
Exceptional professional with 2-5+ years of experience and a demonstrated passion for and knowledge of agricultural sciences and development.
Duration
Minimum 2 years commitment, full-time job.
Job Description
One Acre Fund has a robust research program spanning all countries of operation including thousands of farmers and well over a hundred agronomic and socioeconomic trials each year. The Agriculture Research Manager will be on the Agricultural Research Team, which works directly with each country research team (Innovations Teams) to identify new research opportunities, coordinate global research initiatives, and provide technical guidance where needed. The Agriculture Research Manager will be responsible for the following:
New Research Identification – The agricultural products and trainings that we provide to hundreds of thousands of smallholder farmers each year evolve each season as a result of lessons we learn from research. You will be responsible for identifying new products/trainings (e.g. new seeds, fertilizers, planting practices, pest management practices, etc.) and research methods that we can pursue to increase the impact that our program delivers to smallholder farmers.
External Relationships – We work with a number of external research institutions, including national research organizations and international research institutions such as those from the CGIAR. You will be partially responsible for liaising with some of these institutions in an effort to engage in two-way information sharing, collaboration, and to ensure that One Acre Fund is up to speed on the latest in applied agricultural research. You may also be partially responsible for supporting some of our business development work by liaising with donors on technical agricultural work.
Global Research Coordination – The Agricultural Research Team is responsible for coordinating cross-country research initiatives such as climate change adaptation strategies, a longitudinal study of the effect of the One Acre Fund program on soil health, and the adaptation of agronomic products and decisions to local, heterogeneous conditions. You will take on a leadership role in global research coordination, especially with respect to agronomic local adaptation.
Technical Support – Our field teams request guidance on practical applications of technical concepts from time to time. You will be responsible for synthesizing technical concepts and applying them to digestible, actionable recommendations. This may take the form of developing trainings and decision support tools in addition to more ad-hoc guidance. Additionally you will occasionally be responsible for writing topical memos / briefs on important agricultural research concepts to influence organizational decisions and improve organizational knowledge.
Soil Lab (if appropriate) – One Acre Fund manages a soil lab in western Kenya where we run spectroscopic soil analyses for country teams to inform research decisions and programmatic changes. Depending on your background you may be involved with the management of our soil lab.
Career Growth and Development
One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through mentorship and through regular management consulting-style career reviews. We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about. Because of our rapid growth, we constantly have new high-level roles opening up and opportunities in many functions. This results in fast career growth for our staff.
Qualifications
We are seeking an exceptional professional with 2-5+ years of experience and a demonstrated passion for and knowledge of agricultural sciences and development. Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:
Experience with agricultural research and application of findings, especially in smallholder tropical agriculture.
A formal educational background in the agricultural sciences, especially soil science, agronomy, or disease and pest management. MSc is required; PhD is strongly preferred.
Strong work experiences, which may include a demanding professional work experience, successful entrepreneurial experience, leading a conference, starting a business, solid Peace Corps accomplishments, etc.
Strong project management, communication, and leadership experience.
Strong data management and analysis skills. Experience with Excel required; experience with R or Stata strongly preferred.
We are looking for passionate professionals who combine strong leadership skills with good humor, patience, and a humble approach to service to join our growing family of leaders.
A willingness to commit to living in East Africa for at least two years – this is a long-term, career-track role. The ideal candidate will have at least one year demonstrated experience working in the developing world, although this is not a strict requirement.
Language: English required. Kiswahili and/or French preferred.
Preferred Start Date
Early 2017
Compensation
Commensurate with experience.
Benefits
Health insurance, immunizations, flights, housing and food stipend.
Sponsor International Candidates
Yes
East Africans strongly encouraged to apply.
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Lead Evaluations Advisor Information Technology (IT) Manager Accountant Field Office Accountants Program Administration Officers Supplies Officer Human Resource Assistant Transport and Logistics Assistant Procurement Assistants Field IT Officer
This position requires a one-year commitment, with the potential for extension at the end of the period, subject to funding availability.
Main Duties and Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Director of Strategic Information, the Lead Evaluations Advisor will work independently and with the UCSF team, the Global Programs in-country team and the National AIDS and STI Control Programme (NASCOP) Strategic Information (SI) team to develop, organize and lead implementation of public health evaluation activities that are a priority to the Ministry of Health and its partners.
He/she will:
Serve as lead evaluator for Global Program evaluation projects
Work closely with NASCOP to develop an evaluation plan/design for its HIV programs, collect data, develop relevant instruments, and report findings
Develop and implement mixed method evaluation designs including methodology, data collection tools, and data collection protocols
In collaboration with MOH, Coordinate and conduct data collection and analyses
Prepare appropriate reports for various audiences and stakeholders at County and National level
Create a variety of ways in which to share evaluation data for program stakeholders
Provide training and technical support to MOH and partners on conducting evaluations
Work closely with and mentor junior staff
Organize and maintain project materials
Minimum Requirements:
Master’s or doctorate degree in public health, evaluation, epidemiology or related field
Minimum 8 years of progressive professional experience in designing, coordinating and implementing public health evaluation projects
Proven capacity in designing and implementing robust mixed-methods – qualitative and quantitative – evaluations.
Strong analytical skills for interpreting quantitative and qualitative data
Demonstrated experience in analyzing and writing professional evaluation material
Excellent writing skills including editing and proofreading as well as strong verbal communication skills
Ability to tailor written, visual, and verbal presentations to different audiences, as appropriate
Experience in planning and coordinating multiple projects
Demonstrated ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team.
Availability to travel (local and international)
Other desired skills / qualities:
3 years’ experience supervising/leading a team.
Strong background in international health and evaluation/research methods
Experience working with a PEPFAR funded agency
Fluency in English and Kiswahili
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Performance and Partnerships Manager Scientist-Bioinformatics Program accountant Performance and Partnerships Manager
Responsibilities
The incumbent will join a dynamic international team to implement the CGIAR Research Program on Livestock, and will be responsible for strengthening its performance management and supporting interdisciplinary research teams in the program’s target countries to be more effective and to engage with a wide range of partners and stakeholders.
To strengthen the program’s performance management, the incumbent will work closely with the ILRI Research Methods Group and impact assessment research team in:
Completing the design and implementation of the program’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Impact Assessment (MELIA) framework, including overseeing the finalization and roll-out of the related computer or web-based systems
Managing MELIA components in the program’s planning and reporting processes and supporting program staff in their implementation, including facilitating regular review and strengthening of Theories of Change and their evidence base and guiding research teams in defining and monitoring their Change Pathways
Defining and overseeing data collection for program performance indicators
Coordinating internal and external evaluations and impact assessments
Representing the program in CGIAR processes related to monitoring and evaluation
For country research teams:
Supporting country coordinators to strengthen interdisciplinary interaction within their teams
Updating and overseeing implementation of a partnership strategy, especially with respect to improving the partnership skills of the country research teams
Strengthening the rigor and quality of action research conducted at country level including ensuring adequate cross-country research design, integrated into MELIA planning and reporting processes
For overall program implementation:
Contributing to the development of the management strategy led by the Program Director and Program Management Committee.
Supporting the Livestock Program Director,Program Management Committee, Independent Steering Committee and representing the Program Director when needed
Assisting in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the program management unit and working closely with the Program Management staff ensure alignment with the Project Management Framework by
Designing and implementing systems to track, monitor, report program calendar and deliverables, and coordinate with flagship leaders to ensure timely delivery of products and reports. Also through contributing to routine reporting with the Consortium on Program research deliverables, program briefs and financial reports.
Responding to internal/external project information requests.
Requirements
A Masters Degree in Evaluation, Social Sciences or related field, with a PhD in one of these fields an advantage
At least 10 years relevant experience managing complex programsinternationally in research or development organisations
Experience of working in both Africa and Asia a distinct advantage.
Proven experience in coordinating complex global programmes with numerous partners
Demonstrated ability to support change processes and promote uptake of new management and evaluation systems
Excellent managerial and multi-tasking skills
Track record of showing initiative and making decisions at program level
Flexibility and agility to deliver within short timeframes
Willingness to travel internationally
Excellent English language skills, with French or Spanish an advantage.
Post location: The position is based at ILRI’s Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.
Position level: The position level is 5B.
Duration: 3 years with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and continued funding.
Benefits: ILRI offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes 15% Pension, Medical insurance, Life insurance and allowances for: Education, Housing, Relocation, Home leave, Annual holiday entitlement of 30 days + public holidays.
How to apply: Applicants should send a cover letter and CV explaining their interest in the position, what they can bring to the job and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to the Director, People and Organizational Development by clicking on the “Apply Now” tab above in the link provided before 2 December 2016. The position title and reference number PP/CRP/10/2016 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the cover letter.
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Agriculture Research Manager
Qualifications
We are seeking an exceptional professional with 2-5+ years of experience and a demonstrated passion for and knowledge of agricultural sciences and development. Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:
Experience with agricultural research and application of findings, especially in smallholder tropical agriculture.
A formal educational background in the agricultural sciences, especially soil science, agronomy, or disease and pest management. MSc is required; PhD is strongly preferred.
Strong work experiences, which may include a demanding professional work experience, successful entrepreneurial experience, leading a conference, starting a business, solid Peace Corps accomplishments, etc.
Strong project management, communication, and leadership experience.
Strong data management and analysis skills. Experience with Excel required; experience with R or Stata strongly preferred.
We are looking for passionate professionals who combine strong leadership skills with good humor, patience, and a humble approach to service to join our growing family of leaders.
A willingness to commit to living in East Africa for at least two years – this is a long-term, career-track role. The ideal candidate will have at least one year demonstrated experience working in the developing world, although this is not a strict requirement.
Language: English required. Kiswahili and/or French preferred.
Preferred Start Date
Early 2017
Compensation
Commensurate with experience.
Benefits
Health insurance, immunizations, flights, housing and food stipend.
Sponsor International Candidates
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Senior Project Manager
Eligibility
This position is open to candidates from the global South (Africa, Latin America and Asia). i.e. the majority of worktime and personal life in one or more developing countries.
About the SuSanA project
This knowledge management platform development project is led by Stockholm Environment Institute and implemented by a consortium that includes the German International Development Cooperation Agency (GIZ), WaterAid and Oxfam, as well as specialized additional consultants.
The project will have three key outcomes:
Improved use of SuSanA Platform by identified target groups, through a clear communications plan and platform improvements;
Demonstrable improvements in the impact that use of the SuSanA Platform has on members’ work in sanitation;
Strengthened governance and institutional sustainability of SuSanA as reflected in an operational plan that includes a plan for funding the budget needed to assure the future of SuSanA.
Job responsibilities
Project leadership and operational responsibility;
Frequent internal communications and meetings within the consortium to monitor progress and to steer the project – following work plans for each consortium member;
Day to day Project Management assisted by SEI employees;
Assistance in writing of the Communications Strategy and Implementation Plan;
Assistance in implementation of the above plan;
Liaison with the SuSanA secretariat (along with the Project Senior Advisor);
Strategic outreach with SuSanA partners to build linkages and collaborations (in a chosen region eg East Africa);
Building of alliances with future funding sources for SuSanA;
Co-chair of the Project Advisory Board (alongside co-chair SuSanA Secretariat);
Representation of the project to provide senior and high profile exposure targeted according to the Communications Strategy;
Collaboration with the Secretariat in executing networking campaigns in the new SuSanA regional chapters (India and MENA); and
Liaison with the Gates Foundation
Essential qualifications
Masters or Ph.D. in sanitation or a related field (NOTE: a Master’s degree must be complemented by a minimum of five years of experience in a strong implementation, research or policy organization);
Fluency in spoken and written English;
Proven experience and dedicated interest in knowledge management and communications;
Proven experience working in the thematic areas of sanitation, hygiene or water in the global South;
Proven experience in policy-relevant and interdisciplinary research;
Experience and proven ability to work in international, multi-disiplinary research teams;
Proven track record of managing programmes;
Knowledge and capability to analyse policies and programmes in the context of sanitation governance;
Ability to prepare articles, policy briefs, working papers and other publications;
Ability to coordinate workshops, manage publications and supervise interns;
Ability to represent SEI at a senior level at formal meetings with partner organisations;
Ability to work independently, without much instruction from the management, as well as being comfortable working in international teams in a virtual environment, both as team leader and as team member; and
Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills for both technical and public audiences.
Desirable attributes
Familiarity with SuSanA and other similar knowledge and communities of practice;
Fluency or working ability in French, Spanish and/or other relevant languages;
Experience liaising with funding agencies;
Experience in capacity-building activities;
Track record of publications on sanitation, hygiene and/or water issues in peer-reviewed journals and/or scientific reports; and
Comfortable with detailed analysis and fieldwork to support research.