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  • Programme Manager – Africa

    Programme Manager – Africa

    About the job
    This is an exciting opportunity that involves a mix of partnership and project management to strengthen the Foundation’s impact and build its reputation and presence across the continent of Africa.

    It is a chance to play a key role in the Foundation’s work to advance media freedom, foster inclusive economies and promote human rights across the Africa region. The successful candidate will be able to make a real difference as part of a dynamic team, working to design and implement integrated projects and programmes, combining the power of media, law, and convening to deliver systemic long-lasting impact.

    The Programme Manager – Africa will design and manage the Foundation’s project portfolio in the region, ensuring the highest level of alignment with the strategy, synergy across projects, and the highest possible quality and impact on the ground. You will lead other project managers, as well as manage your own projects, as necessary.

    Reporting to the Senior Programmes Manager, you will work closely with other Foundation teams, local partners and donors to develop and implement new projects, products and services. This is a new role, which will oversee a small number of strong pre-existing projects focused on Africa, with the expectation and ambition that the role will increase the number and scale of TRF’s projects and work in Africa over the next 18months to two years.

    Please be advised that for this role we offer 2 years fixed contract.

    Key responsibilities:

    Lead on the management and further development of a diverse project portfolio, identifying common outcomes, operational synergies and the alignment with the Foundation’s strategy with the goal to strengthen the Foundation’s impact and presence in the region
    Lead a team of project managers and coordinators, ensuring effective project design and delivery and compliance with donors’ and contract requirements
    Effectively manage at least one strategic project, in coordination with project colleagues, including full project cycle and donor’s accountability requirements, as necessary.
    Strong contextual knowledge and networks across the Africa region – build a strong understanding of local contexts, including socio-economic and political situation and local legal, media, business, and NGO landscapes. Work with local partners and other stakeholders to understand local needs and capacities and advise other teams on the local contexts, as necessary
    Identify, monitor and manage risks to ensure excellent project delivery, staff, consultant, local partner and beneficiary safety and to promote he Foundation’s reputation
    Working closely with thought leadership and other teams, develop and manage longer-term local partnerships and networks
    Working with the Business Development team and others to identify new business opportunities, and develop, design and implement new projects, products and services for the region, as TRF and in partnership with others
    Work with Finance on project budgeting and resourcing and economic analysis of programmes and projects
    Working with other teams, build the Foundation’s reputation as an important stakeholder, with long-term regional presence, strong partnerships, impactful projects and excellent understanding of the local contexts. Ensure high visibility and recognition of the Foundation’s activities and understanding of its priorities in the region
    Working with the Senior Manager, Media Initiatives manage the pool of consultants including consultant selection, contracts, appraisals, etc., deploy the right training content, and improve delivery modalities
    Strong and inclusive team management skills, able to empower and coach colleagues effectively
    Share strategic project data, updates and programme impact with TRF’s regional board once in place
    Make sure that the Foundation’s standards and principles are upheld by all contractors, freelancers and local partners
    Proactively facilitate learning, exchange and innovation

    Required skills:

    The candidate should have experience in the following:

    Strong experience in project management (5+ years), ideally in the international development sector, including experience in designing and setting up new projects, recruitment and management of consultants and project staff, planning project activities, developing MEAL processes, end-to-end oversight of project activities, and reporting to donors
    Experience in budget development and financial management, including fluency in Excel
    Strong experience in remote setting up and management of partnerships, including local partner capacity building
    Strong contextual knowledge of several African countries and/or region(s), and strong networks across civil society, especially with independent media outlets and journalists
    Self-starter
    Proven ability to manage and drive high quality client facing relationships
    Excellent communication and writing skills, including fluency in English.
    Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
    Willingness to travel internationally when required

    Desired skills:

    Previous experience of working in Africa
    French, Portuguese and African languages
    Experience with the professional training industry
    Familiarity with Salesforce or other similar customer relationship management platforms

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  • Finance/Human Resources Assistant Association Coordinator Storekeepers Purchasing Officers Order Processing Officers Logistics Supervisor Cleaners Driver

    Finance/Human Resources Assistant Association Coordinator Storekeepers Purchasing Officers Order Processing Officers Logistics Supervisor Cleaners Driver

    Main Purpose
    Execute administrative tasks and do follow up of project accountancy, according to administration manager’s indications and MSF procedures, in order to ensure legal compliance and keep a strict control over monetary resources.
    Accountabilities

    Execute administrative and legal related tasks, under supervision of the Administrator Manager, checking payroll calculations and updating personal files in order to ensure accuracy, compliance and on time payments.
    Implement cash management procedures in order to ensure the highest control and security, and ensure cash availability.
    Prepare employment contracts in conformity with legal requirements including specific amendments when necessary in order to ensure local labour and fiscal law compliance.
    Enter data into the HR database and personal files and keep them up-to-date in order to facilitate HR processes management.
    Update Social security Tax office employee files in order to meet legal requirements and duties.
    Draw up monthly pay slips for all staff, editing and updating the necessary data, in order to ensure the punctuality and accuracy of staff payroll.
    Draw up the final pay slip and employment certificate at the end of a contract in order to meet legal requirements while defending MSF ’s interests.
    Follow up all expiring rental contract dates and inform the Administration Manager in order to leave enough time to arrange a renewal or look for some other alternative.
    Assist the administration manager in the prevision of monthly treasury and planning in order to ensure the coverage of daily needs, advances on salaries, payroll, etc.
    Process the payment to suppliers and keep strict on all documentation involved, informing the administration manager of any sort of disparity.
    Carry out all accounting tasks and activities in order to ensure strict control of all expenditures and the reliability of statements and documentation.
    Make all administrative information available to the staff (posting, meetings, etc.)
    Classify and prepare all accounting pieces as requested by the Administration Manager.
    File the accounting documents and enter the accounting pieces in the accounting software, with the support from the Administration Manager and/or the Accounting Manager (ACMA).
    Support the Administration Manager in translating documents into local language. Assists the Administration Manager in meetings upon request.
    Ensure encoding in Unifield is done on a daily basis and updated as required.
    Prepare the weekly or monthly cash and bank reconciliation.
    Ensure all specimen of signatories for SKID and technical referent are up to date and/or changed if needed.
    Send requests to the Bank for the transfer of funds or transfer for payments after approval of SKID Finance Manager.
    Respect validation table and procurement procedure
    Make sure that all documents needed are in the staff file (contracts, job descriptions, ID documents, certificates, acceptance for local staff, disciplinary process, etc.), organize the files in a proper and clear way.
    Make sure that all needed documents from staff files are scanned and kept in a safe and proper place and properly organized.
    Organize the recruitment files (archiving) and ensure that the old ones are destroyed (more than 2 years old)

    Requirements
    Education

    Essential: Degree finance, business or administration related diploma. (Certified Public Accountants) preferable

    Experience

    Essential: Previous working experience of at least two years in relevant jobs. (minimum 2 years)
    Desirable: Proven experience in MSF or other NGOs in developing countries.

    Languages

    English Essential & Kiswahili desirable

    Knowledge

    Essential: Computer literacy (word, excel, ERP)
    Desirable knowledge of UniField and Homere software

    Competencies

    Results and quality orientation, teamwork and cooperation, flexibility, respect to MSF Principles & Stress Management

    Duration : 12 Months (with 3 months’ probation period) renewable based on performance)
    Deadline for application: 13th March 2022

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  • REACH Finance Officer REACH Assessment Assistant

    REACH Finance Officer REACH Assessment Assistant

    REACH was born in 2010 as a joint initiative of two INGOs (IMPACT Initiatives and ACTED) and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) Operational Satellite Applications Programme (UNOSAT). REACH’s purpose is to promote and facilitate the development of information products that enhance the humanitarian community’s decision making and planning capacity for emergency, reconstruction and development contexts, supporting and working within the framework of the humanitarian reform process. REACH facilitates information management for aid actors through three complementary services: (a) need and situation assessments facilitated by REACH teams; (b) situation analysis using satellite imagery; (c) provision of related database and (web)-mapping facilities and expertise.
    We are looking for professionally confident, self-motivated, experienced and committed team player to fill the aforementioned position based in Nairobi Kenya.
    Position profile
    Under the line management of the Impact Country Coordinator, the Finance Officer is responsible for working with the IMPACT finance control unit and ACTED finance department in ACTED finance department in Ethiopia and Kenya/Somalia on behalf of Impact/REACH
    Objectives

    Act as the primary focal point for all finance-related needs for Impact in Somalia, Kenya and Ethiopia, liaising with IMPACT and ACTED departments regularly.
    Support the country missions in the preparation of budget proposals for multiple donors ensuring that programme are fully funded.
    Ensure that IMPACT and ACTED expenditure are aligned with approved budgets and ensure a proactive approach to financial monitoring of the mission
    Preparation of financial reporting ensuring that all donor requirements are being respected and the expenditure of the project was optimal

    FUNCTIONS
    Financial Tools and Allocations

    Update financial tools for REACH on a regular basis, in particular the Contract Follow up (CFU), national staff allocation table, expat staff allocation table, support cost allocation table, and budget follow ups
    Check SAGA (Accountancy extract ACTED) and SAGE (Accountancy extract IMPACT) on a regular basis to ensure expenses are correctly allocated.
    Support Coordination in understanding expenditure trends and allocating or budgeting more resources where necessary.

    Others:

    Travel to field locations when necessary to support with financial planning and monitoring
    Support with other requests from REACH Coordination as necessary.
    Support with other finance and compliance tasks, when necessary
    Support other REACH FLATS staff to cover duties when required.
    Protection Mainstreaming- Promoting of and adhering to Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse policy and guidelines

    Requested profile

    A Bachelor’s Degree holder in Business Administration (Finance option) or Professional CPA holder.
    Demonstrated experience of overall responsibility and accountability for the financial management of an organization preferably an INGO.
    Well conversant with computer applications-MS Office is mandatory
    Knowledge of accounting principles and hands on experience of using computerized financial accounting systems
    Good presentation and analytical skills
    Excellent communication skills and problem-solving skills
    Strong team player of high integrity, pleasant personality, ability to work under least supervision
    Good time management skills and the ability to prioritize
    High numeracy and sound technical skills
    The ability to balance the demands of work with other commitments;
    The ability to work as part of a team and to build strong working relationships;
    The potential to lead and motivate others;”

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    How to applyQualified national persons with the required skills are invited to submit their applications accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter as a single document i.e. with the cover letter being on the first page and the CV starting on the second page, detailing three work related referees and contacts to kenya.jobs@acted.org and receivedon or before 5.00PM on 16 March, 2022 with the subject line “REACH FINANCE OFFICER on or before 5.00PM on 09 March, 2022 with the subject line “REACH Assessment Assistant”

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    kenya.jobs@acted.org

  • HTS Counselor KMR 8 (4 Positions)

    HTS Counselor KMR 8 (4 Positions)

    A KEMRI –CCR Clinical Trials Research Project is currently conducting Clinical Trials and is looking for motivated individuals to fill in the following positions:

    Position: HTS Counselor KMR 8
    Location: Thika (1 position), Kiambu (1 position), Nairobi (2 position)
    Reports to: Site manager/Department In charge

    Job Purpose
    To support HIV testing in public and private health facilities
    Responsibilities

    Conducting HIV testing and counselling (HTS) services to clients
    Offering pre and post-test HTS counselling services to clients
    Offering referral/linkage to care and treatment services to participants as need arises
    Completing the relevant MoH tools for HTS
    Any other duties assigned by supervisor

    Education and Professional training

    Diploma in Nursing, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Community Health and Public health
    NASCOP training and certification

    Competencies

    Good verbal and written communication skills
    Knowledge of current MoH HIV testing guidelines
    Team player
    Highly organized

    Terms of employment
    Employment is a six months’ contract with a probation period for the first 2 months. Salary is negotiable within the appropriate grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency.

    How to ApplyAll applicants must meet each selection criteria detailed in the minimum requirements.

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    phrdrecruit@pipsthika.org

  • Nutrition Coordinator Advocacy and Policy Coordinator

    Nutrition Coordinator Advocacy and Policy Coordinator

    ROLE PURPOSE
    This position demands the technical knowledge, management skills and the work experience needed to run a health project. The Nutrition Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring management of Malnutrition Initiative project is executed in line with SC, Country, county, national and international humanitarian standards and donor guidelines and in line with the nutrition sector priorities and in collaboration with other partners in the sector and other related sectors. It will also involve active participation in the nutrition sector coordination forum, other agency and key nutrition sensitive sector liaison, capacity building and supervising staff using techniques and tools available and appropriate to Turkana donor funded sub-counties and health facilities.
    KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
    Programme

    Plan and supervise implementation of project activities together with Save the Children Turkana area programmes team at field level, and MOH counterparts
    Manage project budget including monitoring of expenditures
    Represent SC in all nutrition coordination forums in conjunction with Program Manager
    Consolidate activity reports and ensure timely submission to supervisor for onward submission to program manager and country office
    Organise and coordinate health worker trainings in consultation with County health authorities
    Initiate and participate in all multi-stakeholder advocacy activities, forums and networks aimed at raising the profile of SC project issues in the agenda of government, partner NGOs and communities

    Staff Management and Development

    Support and supervise SC staff working on this project
    Ensure that responsibilities of staff on this project are clearly defined and understood with performance objectives set against work plans and regularly monitored
    Ensure that staff requirements are identified and that staff are given every opportunity to increase their competencies, capacities and own personnel development
    Ensure effective involvement of staff in running the project through participatory approach to planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and decision-making
    Ensure that staff perform well and they are monitored on a regular basis to fulfill the indicators of the project
    Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL)

    With the support of MEAL team ensure project performance is tracked and quality standards adhered to.

    Coordinate regular project monitoring and supervision in liaison with the SCHMTs to ensure quality project implementation according to agreed standards.
    Take lead in preparation and documentation of best practices, lessons learnt including case studies.
    Ensure the compilation of quality and timely reporting for the project both routine project reports and donor reports
    Ensure learning from the project are documented and shared with County officials, programme staff, other SCI partners as well as within the organization.
    Collect complaints and feedback during field activities and ensure that these are shared with MEAL officers for updating of the CFRM database
    Escalate complaints and feedback of a serious nature to the Program Manager and field office child safeguarding focal point.

    Coordination and Representation

    Within delegated authority represent SC and maintain working relationship with relevant host government ministries, UN agencies, International and local non-governmental health organizations with a mandate to promote the MNCH agenda and influence policies of Government, UN agencies and other humanitarian actors with regards to MNCH.

    Contract Duration: 10 Months
    Number of Vacancies: 1
    Work Location: Nairobi (60%) & Turkana (40%)
    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
    Essential

    University Degree in Nutrition and a registered member of KNDI.
    At least three (3) years’ experience of emergency nutrition work and the design and implementation of feeding programmes (ideally CMAM including monitoring and evaluation)
    Proven experience in Project Management
    Experience in conducting nutrition assessments and an understanding of nutritional surveillance and information systems
    Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach staff
    Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions.
    Proactive approach and demonstrable ability function well under pressure
    Prepared to live and work in an uncertain security environment
    Ability and willingness to frequently travel and stay at the field
    Experience and ability to represent SC nutrition work in external meetings
    Demonstrable ability at report writing and excellent communication skills
    Computer literate
    Fluency in written and spoken English, Kiswahili and local languages
    Qualified candidate from Turkana county are encouraged to apply.
    Commitment to Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including willingness to abide by and enforce the Child Safeguarding policy.

    Desirable

    Qualified Nutritionist with primary health care/community health care experience
    Budget management and operational experience an asset

     

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  • Regional Supply Chain Officer Project Coordinator – East Africa Migration Route Project Regional Supply Chain Manager – ESA

    Regional Supply Chain Officer Project Coordinator – East Africa Migration Route Project Regional Supply Chain Manager – ESA

    About the job
    Regional Supply Chain Officer
    The Supply Chain Officer is responsible for the buying/sourcing and shipping of goods/ services within ESA Regional Office and Country offices, managing requests and relations for a complex portfolio of programmes across ESA Country offices. The Supply Chain Officer will also support the SCI RO Supply Chain Coordinator in supply market research and analysis, running quotations / tenders and setting up Contracts or Framework Agreements for key supplies and services to ensure value for money is achieved through best in sector sourcing strategies and Procurement processes. This role also includes facility management and general office administration responsibilities.
    In order to be successful, you will bring/have:
    Essential/Desired

    Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain management / Procurement or equivalent
    Professional certification in procurement (e.g. CIPS)
    Training in Medical logistics – strong advantage
    Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience working in Supply Chain / Procurement, preferably in an NGO/and/or development program,
    In- depth experience in managing complex procurement / sourcing processes and supplier relationships
    Experience in use of end to end ERP systems e.g. SAP Ariba
    Knowledge of procurement processes, rules and regulations in the INGO/UN System
    Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
    Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
    Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies.
    Willingness to undertake field travel as required and work in difficult environments according to travel environments
    Fluency in written and spoken English
    Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles

    Contract duration: 1 year(renewable)
    Location: Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office – Nairobi
    The Organisation
    We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
    We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

    No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
    All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
    Violence against children is no longer tolerated

    We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

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  • Sponsorship Financial Specialist Sponsorship Business Specialist

    Sponsorship Financial Specialist Sponsorship Business Specialist

    ROLE PURPOSE
    Working as part of the End to End Process Review Project Team this role will work with other project team members to perform cost analysis and financial models related to sponsorship operations in particular related to its ways of working and processes. This role is responsible to advise team on potential strategic decisions in alignment with business and project objectives. It will help evaluate business financial data for areas of opportunity to optimize sponsorship processes and use of sponsorships financial resources for improvements and efficiency in accordance with the objective established in the project´s terms of reference.

    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

    Identify in coordination with key stakeholders sponsorship financial data relevant to the project and work with relevant departments to generate it
    Analyse sponsorship financial data to identify possible areas of cost efficiency
    Conduct cost and benchmarking analyses related to sponsorship operations and processes
    Develop financial models for sponsorship operations scenarios that includes cost benefit analysis of new or improved processes
    Participate in regular project meetings as well as workshops with key stakeholders to obtain relevant information
    Advise project´s team on financial matters related to the project´s objectives

    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

    Proven work experience as a Financial Specialist, Financial Analyst or relevant role
    Experience/understanding related to sponsorship operations
    Excellent presentation and communication skills (including online facilitation of meetings and training).
    Strong analytical skills with an attention to detail
    An ability to present and explain financial information

    DIMENSIONS OF THE ROLE

    This is a role supporting Sponsorship E2E Project Team

    EXTERNAL/ INTERNAL INTERACTIONS

    Sponsorship colleagues across PII i.e. country offices, regional hubs and global hub
    E2E Process Review Project Team members and selected National Organizations and Country offices
    Country Directors/Directors of Sub-Region
    Liaison with relevant internal stakeholders

    Duration: 5–6-month Fixed Term Contract  (This could be considered as part-time)
    Grade: We will be happy to disclose the salary and applicable benefits to applicants as part of this process, however, please kindly note that this will vary according to the location of the appointed candidate and therefore, it is not possible to include full details here

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  • Kenya Coordinator – Data Impact Program

    Kenya Coordinator – Data Impact Program

    About the position
    The Data Impact Coordinator, based in Nairobi, Kenya, will be responsible for ensuring that the implementation of Initiative-funded activities in Kenya is country-owned and country-driven, technically sound and sustainable as well as in line with program goals and objectives, best practice standards, approved work plans, and budgets. S/he will ensure that Initiative activities are continuously monitored, and that implementation obstacles are identified and reported in a timely manner.
    Specific duties may include:

    Lead in-country capacity development including mentoring, facilitation of workshops, coaching and training, guiding and performing data analysis, producing reports and data visualizations, in close collaboration with the Vital Strategies country lead
    Develop a relationship with and serve as Data Impact’s primary point of contact to MOH, CRS and KNBS
    Help develop country objectives and workplans, mutually agreed upon by the government Focal Points and Vital Strategies
    Lead implementation of workplan activities
    Organize, set agendas for, and convene appropriate meetings with governmental and non-governmental stakeholders
    Monitor Data Impact’s activities and ensure that issues are identified and reported in a timely manner
    Produce standard reports as defined by Vital Strategies and the government partners
    Coordinate with other in-country or external stakeholders/development partners, if relevant
    Coordinate with other in-country D4H and Vital Strategies initiatives
    Monitor in-country expenditures and ensure that all such expenditures are made in accordance with agreed work plans, budgets and protocols, obtaining all required approvals before expenditures are committed or made
    Communicate regularly with and report on Initiative progress to senior government officials, Vital Strategies Technical Advisor, and Initiative partners
    Work closely with Vital Strategies’ communications teams for public events, document production, and strategic communication

    Qualities and Qualifications

    Minimum of 10 years of increasing experience working in the health sector, international public health organization, or as manager of public health projects
    Post-graduate degree in relevant field (community medicine, public health, epidemiology) or equivalent experience
    Strong analytic skills and experience
    Written and oral English language proficiency
    Ability to work independently, with an overseas supervisor
    Strong organizational and verbal and written communication skills
    Proficient user of Microsoft office suite, as well as statistical and database management software
    Willingness and ability to travel in country and internationally, pandemic dependent
    This Vacancy Advertisement is open to Kenyan Nationals and candidates holding a valid work resident permit for Kenya
    Vital Strategies strongly encourages qualified female candidates to apply

    Term of Service
    Initial contract will be up to 31 March 2023 and may be renewed, subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding. A three-month probationary period will apply, after which Vital Strategies, in consultation with government partners, will decide about completing the contract.

    Please send the following information to grai@vitalstrategies.org, indicating the position applied for in the subject line.Applications must be received by 16th March 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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    grai@vitalstrategies.org

  • Multi-stakeholder Partnerships and Advisory Services Workflow Review Consultant

    Multi-stakeholder Partnerships and Advisory Services Workflow Review Consultant

    Duties and Responsibilities
    Scope of work and expected outputs:
    Consultation & Mapping: 

    Complete a desk review of all relevant internal materials to build a comprehensive understanding of MPAS’ scope of work and role within UN Women. This will include a thorough review of documents leading to initial establishment of MPAS as a section in SPD, UN Women’s new strategic plan, objectives & resource mobilization strategy.
    Prepare an evaluation framework to structure and inform the interviews with all relevant UN Women staff, knowledge gathering activities and future recommendations
    Facilitate a consultation with the Chief of MPAS and other key stakeholders in the department to align on goals, answer questions related to the document desk review, discuss/approve the framework, and agree on next steps for interviews & benchmarking.

    Data Collection and Strategic Benchmarking: 

    Document benchmarking objectives and scope and consult with Chief of MPAS to agree on primary metrics of the benchmarking evaluation
    Conduct a benchmark analysis of the staffing structures of up to 3 similar organizations to determine the relationship between MPAS’ structure, that of the current “state of play” and as relevant MPAS goals and objectives.
    Conduct interviews with MPAS team members and senior level staff across UN Women for information gathering related to staffing requirements
    Draft a short paper to formalize the benchmark analysis including how data was collected, which metrics and what sources were used for benchmarking

    Evaluation and Recommendations

    Review and synthesize all findings from the interview & benchmarking process, to arrive at key strategic recommendations for MPAS’ workflow, relevant functions, and proposed structure
    Produce a deck with recommendations on the ideal workflow, functions needed and workflow structure (aligning with the UN’s seniority protocol). This deliverable should include the following: 
    an illustration of the recommended workflow, functions required and subsequent staffing organigram for MPAS; 
    a high-level description of relationship between skills & capacity needed in the current MPAS structure, and how  to address any potential gaps;
     high level descriptions of what each function in the recommended organigram should achieve
    recommendations on how to phase and prioritize potential realignment/s, alongside high-level change management guidance.    
    Feedback, Iteration & Presentations 
    Consultant will present recommendations to MPAS Chief and other key stakeholders/senior management individuals as required
    Update the recommendations deck following presentations and based on internal discussions
    Consultant will present the recommendations to any final audiences as needed and finalize per comments received

     
    Competencies
    Core Values:

    Respect for Diversity
    Integrity
    Professionalism

    Core Competencies:

    Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
    Accountability
    Creative Problem Solving
    Effective Communication
    Inclusive Collaboration
    Stakeholder Engagement
    Leading by Example

    Required Skills and Experience

    Master’s degree in Organizational Management, Social Sciences, Gender Studies, Development, Public Administration, or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
    Over 7 years of experience working in the field of strategic planning, programme management, programme design and/or development
    Excellent work experience with nonprofit organizations and civil society, especially women led CSOs
    Excellent communication and analytical skills
    Familiarity with UN-Women and the UN system is considered an asset
    Experience working in gender equality and women’s rights at the international level is considered an asset

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    jobs.undp.org