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  • Child Protection Officer

    Child Protection Officer

    Contract Duration: 10 months renewable subject to funding availability and performance.
    Key Areas of Accountability

    Manage and support the individual case management through Child Protection BIA & BID development processes in the field offices,
    Provide mentorship and support to the community supervisors and workers through on the job training and guidance to enhance their case management skills and competencies
    Design a capacity building strategy for CP/BID community workers and other stakeholders involved in the of BIA & BID process.
    Actively participate in interagency coordination meetings such as BID panels, CPWG and Case conferences both at DMO and in the field office.
    Analyse training schedules for the BID community workers and provide technical support and guidance for effective implementation of BID/BIA process
    Ensure timely management of data and documentation of cases at camp level; and through coordination with MEAL assistants ensure children records, data are accurately recorded in the CPIMS database.
    Contribute to the design of an overall programme contingency plan when needed
    Provide BID Supervisors with technical support regarding complex cases or specific technical difficulties
    Produce timely progress reports, including both quantitative and qualitative information, on Child Protection activities and input into regular situation reports, monthly and quarterly reports
    Ensure correct management of BID/BIA documentation at camp level
    Manage and coordinate the planning of the Camp Child Protection activities to ensure minimal disruption to programme Activities-Including staffing issues and office administration; to ensure effective management of programme resources
    Facilitate regular interviews and home visits with relevant persons who can give information on the child (the child, his/her family, leader, teacher, neighbour)
    Participate in camp level interagency meetings and engage in the identification and building of linkages with other partners/agencies, the Government and the community to ensure that issues related to child protection are raised and addressed.
    Comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, security, equal opportunities and other relevant policies
    Manage BID community workers staff annual leave and time off ensuring minimal disruption to programme activities
    Collect required data and coordinate with the MEAL team on a monthly basis and ensure data is correctly captured
    Identify and build links with other partners, ensuring that issues for child protection are raised and addressed
    Coordinate the identification, follow up of children in alternative care and, monitoring of foster parents/Guardianship
    Ensure the placement of children in alternative care adhere to SCI procedure and with the Kenya alternative care guidelines (Guidelines for Alternative Care of Children in Kenya 2011)
    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 program manager and field office child safeguarding focal point.

    Qualifications and Experience

    At least Degree in Social Work/Social Sciences or equivalent.
    At least three (4) years relevant experience in similar settings.
    Prior experience in child protection and best interest determination process in refugee set-ups in essential.
    Substantial management and leadership experience, preferably in emergency programmes
    Demonstrable competence in proposal and report writing
    Has high-level communication skills’, including engaging and informative formal public speaking.
    Fluent in English and Kiswahili (both spoken and written). Working knowledge of local language strongly preferred.
    Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
    Sets high standards for quality and consistently achieves project goals.
    Maintains and extends an effective network of individuals within the organisation and with government and development partners.
    Negotiates effectively by exploring a range of possibilities.
    Demonstrates and shares detailed technical knowledge and expertise.
    Proven ability to work as a team.
    Commitment to Save the Children’s Child Protection Policy.

    Please apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role. 

    Apply via :

    kenya.savethechildren.net

  • Admin/HR Intern

    Admin/HR Intern

    Contract duration: 3 months
    Responsibilities:

    Assist with recruitment and Interview process i.e circulate vacancy announcements for new recruitment of National staff through contacted NGO’s, career websites etc
    Screening of applications in consideration of required job profile
    Upon request, to do longlisting of applications for various job openings and share them with line manager for review and shortening before sharing the list with the relevant departmental head(s).
    Schedule meetings and interviews as requested by the HR/Admin Manager or Admin/HR officer
    Assist in preparing of OUT correspondences for review by line manager before dispatching them to the relevant offices, staff.
    Internally manage the IN correspondences by creating and labelling folders
    Update the field Teams with HR information
    Ensure that staff personnel folders are complete with all documents/contents as per ACTED policies (contract, CV, Application letters, Interview Records, Leave forms, certificates, diploma and other required documents;
    Assist in filing of all processed HR papers and documents into appropriate files.
    Assist in regularly updating the staff leaves Follow up and planning
    Assist in maintaining an accurate information of all staff in the mission as well as updated database for the staff;

    Qualifications/Skills Required

    Ongoing (Second year) or just completed 1st Degree in Business Administration, Human Resource, Public Relations or related field.
    No experience required
    Committed, focused, consistent, punctual, resilient and has the zeal to learn.
    Computer Literate – MS Outlook and Excel and basic software application and familiarity with the internet and email communications
    Excellent communication skills
    Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective work relations at all levels,
    Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work with limited supervision, pro-active and a good team-player.
    Kenyan-Somali nationals are encouraged to apply.

    Candidates with required profile are invited to submit their curriculum vitae and cover letter to kenya.jobs@acted.org on or before 5.00PM on 8th February 2022 with the subject line “ ADMIN/HR INTERN_NAIROBI”Please do not attach any other documents while sending your applications, if required they will be requested at a later stage.Please note that only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    Apply via :

    kenya.jobs@acted.org

  • Administration and Operations Associate

    Administration and Operations Associate

    Responsibilities May Include:

    Assist in creating, executing, and tracking of vendor contracts
    Manage/track invoices and ensure timely payment
    Develop and deliver monthly budget to actuals reporting
    Assist in creation of annual budget
    Create user-friendly knowledge article, efficiently organize knowledgebase, and drive constituent adoption
    Develop policy and procedure documentation
    Oversee intern / staff recruitment efforts
    Establish and maintain team calendar and coordinate team meetings
    Other related activities as required

    Qualifications:

    Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Office Suite including Excel
    Strong verbal and written communications skills
    Experience in accounting, finance, budgeting, contracts desired
    Knowledge of Confluence and SharePoint a plus
    Highly organized, ability to manage time wisely, and prioritize activities to achieve results
    Ability to learn quickly through accessing a variety of resources such as existing documentation and on-line resources
    Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

    Apply via :

    jobs.jobvite.com

  • Regional Technical Field Support Officer

    Regional Technical Field Support Officer

    Your Charge:
    To support the Digital Health Service Delivery within the regions and offer support to Community Health Volunteers (CHVs), Field Ops Staff, Advocacy Team, County and Sub County Heath Management Teams.
    Roles And Responsibilities:

    Offer first line support in troubleshooting the digital health data gaps on our applications, escalation and follow up for resolution and closure:-
    The Android health Application. (CHV and Supervisor)
    The Dashboards
    Support Data gathering and analysis outside what is visualised on the dashboards through county and sub county engagements: –
    Sub county and County Health Management Team meetings.
    Data Review meetings.
    Testing the Digital Health system changes, both minor and major at CU (CHV and Supervisor) levels and offering feedback for improvement.
    Train and Support County and Sub-County Health Management Teams on the various Digital Health systems deployed by LG including Android Applications, Performance Management tools (Dashboards) and Supervisory Applications. (data collection, visualization, and interpretation.)
    Prepare digital knowledge-based management documents to support our field teams with simple troubleshooting and issue resolution.
    Monthly update of the digital Health systems repository to support the Digital Health Implementation coordinator in reconciliation and Audit reporting.
    Champion the digital Health system policies adoption, and feedback gathering (for improvements) at county and sub county level.

    Skills And Competencies

    Learns from experience and applies what is learned to new situations.
    Plans, prioritizes, breaks down tasks accordingly
    Supports in Program/projects in data analysis, collation of information, reporting etc
    Supervisory skills and high levels of integrity
    Ability to communicate and share information verbally and in writing.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Diploma in Computer Science or a related field;
    Or Degree in other field plus Relevant technical certification from accredited body;
    Minimum of (1) year relevant experience for degree holders and (2) years relevant experience for diploma holders.

    Apply via :

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  • Head, Disaster Risk Management Programme (DRMP)

    Head, Disaster Risk Management Programme (DRMP)

    Key Responsibilities:

     Work closely with the BI DRMP team to provide strategic guidance on the overall preparedness planning and actions for the DRM programme to ensure that proposals for funding are produced, donor reporting requirements are adhered to and are of the highest standards
     Provide appropriate technical support in delivering and implementing programme activities in BI countries to ensure timeliness and effectiveness
     Oversee the ongoing humanitarian situation in the BI countries, provide leadership to rapid deployment of the team and facilitate cross-programmatic collaboration, as well as identify and mobilize resources to ensure all country staffs’ understanding and ability to perform their role in DRM programme implementation
     Represent and engage BI external humanitarian clusters and policy forums to ensure commitments and accountability for the delivery of humanitarian policy and practices in the world
     Review training modules and work closely with the training/capacity building team to train the Emergency Response Team (ERT) of BI operation countries in coordination with the Director DRM, to ensure efficient delivery of supports of humanitarian response
     Drive quarterly program review meetings with BI country teams to review the progress of programs and prepare a plan of action for the next quarter
     Explore the capacity building and learning opportunities (national and international) for the BI country teams to ensure capability is as per the expected level
     Introduce a basic preparedness system is in all BI countries to ensure the system is operational
     Work closely with DRM Director for developing fundraising strategies through successful engagement with donors, government agencies and development partners in the global humanitarian sector
     Engage in regular scanning of new programme opportunities and primary donors from global communities for humanitarian response
     Review and drive the adherence of all humanitarian proposals and programs to common humanitarian and recognized technical standards (SPHERE) as well as the country-specific cluster guidelines
     Provide guidance to produce high-quality and timely emergency situation report and rapid damage and need assessment report for BIHP, within agreed reporting schedules as required
     Represent DRM in different coordination forums eg, humanitarian clusters (Protection, Health, Nutrition, WASH, Education in Emergencies, etc) as well as the different policy and advocacy forums to ensure that DRM efforts in humanitarian response are recognized and addressed in humanitarian policy and practice
     Lead on all grant revisions, extensions, and donor reporting to ensure it is completed timely
     Lead, coach and guide the staff in technical expertise, management and soft skills, where necessary in order to enhance capabilities and deliver up to expectations

    Others (Safeguarding)

     Establish a safeguarding culture across all levels of the program by implementing the safeguarding policy as well as act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment
     Enforce the adherence to safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place and ensure team members are appropriately trained, supported and have access to resources regarding issues that are identified in accordance with the safeguarding policy and procedure

    Educational Requirements:
     Master’s degree from reputed universities in Disaster Management, Social Science, Development Studies or its equivalent

    Required Competencies:

    Knowledge and understanding on Disaster Risk Management
    DRR and Response Programme design, proposal development and planning
    Networking and partnership
    Develop the capacity of national staff
    Ability to deal with difficult, often frustrating work situations
    Ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
    Budget monitoring and management
    Demonstrable competence in report writing
    Fluency in English, both verbal and written
    Demonstrated excellence in communication
    Ability to work in a flexible, changing environment and perform effectively under pressure
    Leadership skills and developing others
    Appreciation of diversity and familiarity with multicultural environment

    Experience Requirements:

     Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a management position in both disaster preparedness and response and long-term development in an emergency response or fragile setting
     DRR/DRM Training experience
     Demonstrated experience in dealing with multiple stakeholders and multicultural staff and work, team supervision and development
     Experience in managing or leading the multi-sectorial humanitarian response
     Experience with a thorough understanding of funding agencies and international organisations for humanitarian and nexus programming
     Experience of working in insecure environments.

    If you feel you are the right match for the above mentioned position, please follow the application instructions accordingly:External candidates need to email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades, years of experience, current and expected salary at recruitment.bi@brac.netInternal candidates need to apply with their latest CV including all job assignments in detail with BRAC PIN and email to internal.bi@brac.netPlease mention the name of the position and AD# 07/2022 BI in the subject bar.Only complete applications will be accepted and short listed candidates will be contacted.

    Apply via :

    recruitment.bi@brac.net

  • Migrant Protection Specialist (Children on the Move) Re-Advertisement

    Migrant Protection Specialist (Children on the Move) Re-Advertisement

    Essential:

    Postgraduate qualification in social sciences, social development, Gender and Development Law, Public Policy or related Fields.
    At least 5 years’ experience in the field of Public Policy, Gender and Development, Human rights/Child rights or related fields;
    Extensive experience in formulation of national or regional policies;
    Demonstrable experience working with Child Rights organizations, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), international or inter-governmental body will be an added advantage;
    Strong awareness of child protection issues in the area of migration and displacement in the East and Horn of Africa region;
    Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, developing clear strategic vision, and ensuring buy in from stakeholders;
    Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
    Strong ability to inspire participation and building productive, collegial relationships;
    Fluent in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili;
    Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
    Commitment to Save the Children values, including willingness to abide by and enforce the Child Safeguarding and other relevant policies.

    Contract duration: 1 year

    Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.  A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers. We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

    Apply via :

    kenya.savethechildren.net

  • Temporary Assistant – Market Deepening Temporary Assistant – Resource Centre/Library/Knowledge Management Temporary Assistant – Registry

    Temporary Assistant – Market Deepening Temporary Assistant – Resource Centre/Library/Knowledge Management Temporary Assistant – Registry

    Contract Period: Six Months Fixed Term Contract
    Reporting to the Manager, Product Development & Uptake, the selected candidate will be responsible for;

    Assisting in implementing the Department’s Work plans, Budgets, Procurement Plans in line with the Authority’s corporate strategy and performance contract obligations;
    Drafting reports, proposals and any other documents emanating from the Department to assist in management and decision making of the Authority;
    Assisting in coming up with innovative ideas to help deepen Kenya’s capital markets;
    Assisting in identifying risks and mitigation strategies for the Department, in line with the Authority’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework;
    Facilitating logistics for identified programs and/or tasks to be undertake in line with the Department’s Workplan;
    Assisting in providing technical input in the Department’s requisite processes and project delivery committees;
    Assisting in implementing the Quality Management System of the Authority;
    Facilitating audit and other compliance related activities within the Department.

    Minimum Qualifications and Experience

    Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business management (Finance or Accounting), Economics or any other relevant field.
    At least 1-year experience in Business Development, Stakeholder/Investor relations, Customer Relations experience or similar experience in a related field within a financial services setting.

    Key Skills, Knowledge and Competencies

    Strong analytical and technical aptitude
    Team player with strong work ethic
    Excellent presentation skills
    Statistical Analysis
    Demonstrate good communication skills both spoken and written;

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  • Consultancy: Media and Visibility, Kenya Country Office, Nairobi, Kenya (6 Months) APPLY NOW Programme Manager (Youth Agency Market-place – YOMA), P-4, Temporary Appointment for 364 days, Nairobi, Kenya (ESARO) Consultancy: Mental Health for Managers, ESARO, Nairobi, Kenya ( 7 Months)

    Consultancy: Media and Visibility, Kenya Country Office, Nairobi, Kenya (6 Months) APPLY NOW Programme Manager (Youth Agency Market-place – YOMA), P-4, Temporary Appointment for 364 days, Nairobi, Kenya (ESARO) Consultancy: Mental Health for Managers, ESARO, Nairobi, Kenya ( 7 Months)

    Education: 
    Advanced University degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or equivalent/relevant professional experience combined with a university degree in a related field
    Specialist skills/Training: 

    Proven experience in developing communication strategies
    Proven experience in professional writing
    General ability to draft ideas and concepts, clearly and concisely, in written and oral form; specific skills in writing press releases and articles/stories for traditional and electronic media
    Proven ability to research, analyse, evaluate and synthesize information
    Strong planning and organisational skills
    Solid media contacts and the knowledge of current theories and practices in communication research, and the role of mass media
    Proven ability to work as part of a team and have a strong understanding of UNICEF programmes
    Knowledge of computer systems, internet navigation and various office applications, specifically interactive digital media (video editing)
    Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization

    Experience:

    A minimum of six years’ relevant professional work experience in communication, print, broadcast media or interactive digital media, including experience covering children’s issues for a child rights organisation such as UNICEF.

    Competencies:  Professionalism, drive for results, communications and working with people are core competencies required for the assignment.
    Languages required: English is required
    For every Child, you demonstrate…
    UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

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  • Community Mobilizer Intern

    Community Mobilizer Intern

    Job Description
    The intern will be responsible for the project mobilization in the target community, sensitization and awareness among stakeholders, organization of community events, provision of support for the implementation and monitoring of all DRC program activities including micro-enterprise development, vocational skills training, dryland agriculture, value chain development and VSLA trainings to persons of concerns, within the target areas in Garissa County.
    Responsibilities:

    Undertake Community mobilization & sensitization activities for all DRC programs in Garissa County in close consultation with the project staff.
    Develop rapport with community leadership and stakeholders (e.g. village chiefs, Camp, block leaders etc.) and enhance their participation in all DRC programs.
    Plan and organize community forums for project engagement including community entry meetings, awareness creation event among others, community feedback sessions among others.
    Support project implementation of specific intervention as may be directed by the supervisor/mentor, including conducting training on specific areas and other support for the smooth delivery of DRC programs.
    Making periodic follow up visits to trainees and other program beneficiaries for further mentorship on needs basis.
    Participate in ABLI project assessment, surveys, data collection and field supervision activities in consultation with the responsible project staff. 
    Keep abreast of political, economic and social developments priorities in the area of operation and report the same to the supervisor for appropriate action.
    Prepare weekly, monthly plans and progress reports of DRC program activities directly involved in including documentation of success stories/best practices.
    Adequately share the DRC feedback mechanism with beneficiaries, to allow for timely feedback on emerging complains/complements concerning program implementation in close consultation with the relevant national staff.
    Facilitate and adhere to none violent conflict resolution mechanism among program beneficiaries
    Mainstream HAP in all DRC interventions being implemented in the designated areas.
    Help the program team in roll-out of program activities, including sharing of advertisements, overseeing receipt of application and participate in mobilization, identification and vetting of project beneficiaries.
    Maintain the PoC data base and any relevant information regarding the selected beneficiaries and file for reference.
    Observe all the rules and policies applicable to DRC and be available for the entire duration of the internship. 
    Actively participate in the learning experience and relevant skills development planned.
    Complete and submit monthly timesheet for the time worked 

    Experience and technical competencies: 

    Knowledge of the key issues/challenges and trends with regard to sustainable livelihood in refugee and host community set up.
    Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and knowledge of spreadsheet and database package.
    Flexible, with ability to work and handle multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines
    Ability to provide continuous input on the organization’s processes and programs.
    Strong planning, organization and problem-solving skills with ability to work hands-on, independently, and within a team
    Strong communication (written & spoken) and interpersonal skills.
    Ability to work on your own initiative as well as a part of a team.  

    Education: 

    Diploma in development/humanitarian related field. A Bachelor’s degree in similar fields is preferred and will be an added advantage.

    Languages:

    Fluency in English and Somali language is required.
    DRC Core Competencies:

    In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:  

    Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.  
    Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.  
    Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.  
    Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
    Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.  

    Conditions:  

    Contract: 9 months contract. Stipend and conditions will be in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council internship guidelines
    Availability: December 2021
    Duty station: Dadaab (Does not qualify for RnR and accommodation).
    Key stakeholders:                                                                                       
    Internal: DRC departments
    External: Kenya Government (RAS), beneficiaries (Refugees and Host community), refugee and host community leaders, community leaders, local/Sub-county administration, NGOs/INGOs and police services

    Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications, which should include a 1-page cover letter clearly stating their motivation, and qualifications and a CV. Applications should include contact details of three professional referees who have supervised the candidate in the last five years. One referee must be the applicant’s most recent manager. Only applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications will be considered.  We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on http://www.drc.ngo under Vacancies. Applications should be sent no later than: 15th November 2021.

    Apply via :

    www.drc.ngo