Job type: Job Type Contract

Emergency Response Coordinator (6 Months)

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Emergency Response Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and implementing the delivery of emergency drought and Covid-19 activities that may include supplemental nutrition assistance (through cash transfers), livelihood interventions, and improved access and utilization of Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition. The position will be responsible for overall coordination of daily program activities and support to program staff, ensuring appropriate systems and mechanisms are in place to track, analyze and report on results as well as engagement with senior management on the strategic direction of the overall response. Additional focus will be on the development of the newly formed “Development Response Fund” and support to Emergency Preparedness.
Essential Responsibilities
STRATEGY & VISION

Lead Nawiri’s shock responsive and nutrition resilient emergency response in the context of drought (primarily) and other emergencies if they arise and are aligned to Nawiri’s vision
Lead a collaborative and co-created emergency response program informed by assessments and evidence of gaps and opportunities that leverage Nawiri’s goal
Recognize opportunities for innovative action and create an environment where alternative viewpoints are welcomed
Set direction by prioritizing and organizing actions & resources to achieve objectives and contribute to Nawiri’s immediate goals and longer-term development strategy
Develop and organize activities to secure resources for programs and work with partners to provide support.

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

Lead the program team in implementation of the emergency response.
Oversee emergency program startup and ongoing program management and administration of teams across the two field locations.
Initiate and lead needs assessments, coordinate rapid learning as necessary to feed into project adaptations
In collaboration with the monitoring and evaluation team, support the development of strong data collection and monitoring & evaluation plans within each component, including developing logical frameworks and indicators.
Attend response coordination meetings providing feedback and analysis to the SMT with recommendations for implications for longer term development planning.
Feed into (and support) the Development Response Fund (DRF) as a longer-term development strategy that responds to shocks/stresses
Ensure that program implementation is responsive to communities and partners and consistent with Mercy Corps’ relevant program guidelines, principles, values, quality standards and strategic plan.
Ensure that beneficiaries are effectively targeted according to established vulnerability criteria.
Develop program implementation strategies, including partnership frameworks, beneficiary targeting and distribution process.
Ensure program implementation is on time, target and budget, using effective M&E systems to reach desired impacts.
Work with communications to design program briefing materials, and respond to requests for program information
Work with the program staff to ensure that field experiences are documented and used for learning and to advocate on behalf of the communities with which we work.
Provide accurate routine reports, document results and maintain detailed records of program activities
Support the Mercy Corps Kenya Office with Emergency Preparedness Planning
Fulfill Mercy Corps Program Management Minimum Standards based on the organization-wide guide.
Ensure all interventions adhere to Mercy Corps’ Gender Policy, Do No Harm principles, and beneficiary accountability standards.

TEAM MANAGEMENT

Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence.
Promote accountability, communicate expectations and provide constructive feedback.
Orient and guide team members as necessary.
Provide team members with information, tools and other resources to improve performance and reach objectives.
Contribute to country team-building efforts, help team members identify problem solving options and ensure the integration of all team members into relevant decision-making processes.

FINANCE & COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT

Create and maintain systems ensuring effective and transparent use of financial resources for timely and informative reporting in line with donor and Mercy Corps policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with donor and Mercy Corps regulations related to emergency programming.
Build and/or maintain operational systems that ensure proper administrative support for programs.
Draft and/or review scope of work to hire and manage any technical consultants, including review for technical efficacy and contract budget.
INFLUENCE & REPRESENTATION
Identify, build and manage collaborative partnerships with consortium partners, sub-grantees, donors, local governments and other stakeholders.
Represent Mercy Corps programs with national and international media and participate in community activities as appropriate.
SECURITY
Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.
Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.

ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING

As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve, we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.

Supervisory Responsibility

N/A

Accountability

Reports Directly To: Deputy Chief of Party
Works Directly With: Technical leads/advisors, Senior Environmental Safeguards Officer, learning and monitoring team, Field Directors and team, consortium partners’ staff, M&E Coordinator, field level finance and operations teams.

Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills

A BSc degree or equivalent in relevant field required,
5-7 years of field experience in international relief and development programs, including demonstrable success in managing development programs in transitional environments.
Demonstrated success working effectively and respectfully with host country government, private sector, INGO, NGO partners and other stakeholders in complex environments.
Extensive knowledge of community participatory approaches, disaster risk reduction, recharge, re-use and retention (3R) concept desirable,
Previous experience working on USAID grants is desirable,
Excellent and persuasive oral and written communication skills, including report writing,
Previous working experience in Arid and Semi-arid Land (ASAL) counties is desirable,
Evidence of leadership on emergency response in draught emergencies is an advantage
Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members,
Proven skills in financial and grants management; prior experience with emergency response grant management for both private and institutional donors desired.
Knowledge of SPHERE and other humanitarian programming standards.
Knowledge on CASH programming, Gender in emergencies and application across sectoral interventions is an advantage.
Successful and proven negotiation, communication and organization skills.
Excellent oral and written English skills required,
Ability to work effectively with an ethnically diverse team in a sensitive environment.

Success Factors
The successful Emergency Response Coordinator will skillfully represent programmatic priorities of the agency to donors and regional partners while providing effective leadership to the Mercy Corps program team in the transitional response environment. S/he will be capable of multi-tasking, rapid decision-making, have initiative, drive and a lot of energy, as well as high emotional intelligence, constructive mentoring skills and proven experience with capacity building. The Emergency Response Coordinator will be committed to long-term program sustainability and the delivery of high-impact activities at the community level. Successful Mercy Corps team members have a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive in evolving and challenging environments, and make effective written and verbal communication a priority.
Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions

The position is based in Nairobi requiring up to 75% field visits to projects sites and county relevant department office and forums;

Ongoing Learning

In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.
We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact. We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.
Safeguarding & Ethics
Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct e-learning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

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October 28, 2024
Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator, Nairobi, Kenya – Job Reference: PC/RFTR/10/2021
Type: Temporary Role
Duration: 6 Months
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Job Description
Reporting to the Regional Head of Food Trade, the temporary Program Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the implementation of the regional food trade and resilience program through provision of administrative and coordination support to the Head of unit and the team ensuring up-to-date grants and consultancies status, financial and risk management reports, and regular program meetings and reporting. The incumbent will assist the Regional food trade unit in internal and external communications to ensure the running of a cohesive, coherent program, and provide regular updates on the team’s status through reports or meetings.
Key Duties and Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to the RFTR unit in ensuring smooth implementation of program and projects including travel and meetings.
Support and work with the finance team to prepare regular monthly and quarterly financial reports and forecasts for the programs.
Support and work with RFTR team in formulation, award, implementation and monitoring of grants or related consultancies and maintain a tracker of all contracts/grants providing regular updates on their status and expenditure.
Maintain and update a risk register, delivery chain risk map and mitigation measures in consultation with the RFTR unit and compliance and legal department
Organize and keep record of program meetings including bi-weekly, monthly and quarterly sessions among team members and with the donor
Assist team members in putting together program reports such as bi-annual reports, monthly presidents reports and others
Play a key role in program visibility; including organizing local and regional events and making all arrangements including logistics, invitations, follow up, obtaining presentation, liaising with service providers and post-event follow ups.

Relevant Experience

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in project/business management /organization and planning / program coordination and financial acumen is essential.
A minimum of three years’ experience in relevant sector.
Good working knowledge of not-for-profit organization.
Experience managing complex initiatives with proven ability to coordinate teams, activities and deliver on timely fashion.
Experience in working with development organizations or institutions will be an added advantage.
Analytical, excellent data mining ability.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and report writing.
Results and detail orientated with a very hands-on approach.
Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem solving/decision making skills.
Intelligent, motivated self-starter with strong interpersonal skills and work ethic.
Academic and Professional Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business or social sciences.
A Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an advantage.
Computer proficiency and familiarity with a range of software applications including word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
Fluency in English required.

If you believe you are the right candidate for this position, kindly submit your application with a detailed CV (including your e-mail address and telephone contacts to recruit@agra.org noting to quote the job reference number in the subject of your email) To be considered, applications must be received on or before 8th November, 2021.

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October 28, 2024
Training Coordinator

JOB DESCRIPTION
We seek to hire a Training Coordinator who will be tasked with the following responsibilities
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop, implement, and monitor training programs within an organization.
Supervise technical training for staff.
Conduct orientation sessions.
Conduct training needs analysis; collate information on staff development needs from all departments and assist in getting suitable interventions for identified gaps.
Monitoring of personal development plans for staff members to ensure adherence to plan and timely closure of competence and professional gaps
Support Career development and succession planning programs through involvement in career counseling and management of career development programs such as job shadowing, job rotation and attachments.
Create training materials for each core module.
Develop multimedia visual aids and presentations.
Create Training and development testing and evaluation processes.
Assist in conducting performance evaluations and provide performance feedback.
Provide Sheffield with classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, and employee one on one meeting, conferences, and workshops.
Conduct continuing education training all year as a continuous process.
Provide leadership development education for core management.
Build solid cross-functional relationships within departments to increase efficiency.
Provide logistical support, course development, delivery, evaluation, process measurements.
Plan the implementation and facilitation of activities and events, budget spending, material production and distribution, and other resources to ensure that operations are managed within authorized budgets.
Assist with the development of future strategic plans.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Business related field/Public relations.
Previous experience working as a Training Coordinator role is required
Ability to communicate effectively with management and other departments
Proficient using Microsoft Suite
Ability to effectively organize and manage multiple training initiatives simultaneously
Instructional experience in a group business setting preferred
Strong understanding of business goals and standards for customer service
Experience providing full-scope training materials, from analyzing company needs to lesson planning, development and implementation
Extensive knowledge of best practices in creating instructional materials
Experience creating yearly training plans and materials for all departments

Job Type: 1 year contract (Re-newable)
Level of experience: At least 2years
Work Location: Nairobi

Interested and qualified candidates who meet the above qualifications should send their CV and application stating the position applied for as the subject and indicate their current gross salaries in the application to hr@sheffieldafrica.com.

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October 28, 2024
Program Officer I- Data Manager

TITLE: Program Officer I- Data Manager
REPORTING TO: Senior Program Officer I**
LOCATION: Nairobi, Kenya
JOBS SUPERVISED: Administrative Assistant, DMU
ASSIGNMENT LENGTH: 2 years, renewable by mutual agreement
Position Summary: The Population Council, Kenya (PC Kenya) seeks an experienced professional to serve as a Program Officer I – Data Manager who will be responsible for all aspects of data management. The job holder’s key responsibilities will include coordinating the processing of collected data; supporting project staff with data collection activities; overseeing proper management of data including secure back-up and archiving; supporting project staff with basic data analysis and reporting; representing the Council in technical working group meetings involving data management, processing and utilization; and providing data management support to other Council offices in sub-Saharan Africa if needed.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinate all aspects of data management for ongoing and new research projects, including designing data entry screens; recruiting, training and supervising data entry personnel and activities; and overseeing data cleaning processes.
Assist project staff with the design and implementation of research studies by reviewing study tools; programming the tools on mobile handheld devices such as tablets in android platforms; and training research assistants on utilization of new data collection and entry technologies.
Work with project and field staff to ensure successful implementation of program monitoring and evaluation strategies and frameworks by conducting data validation and verification checks.
Work with the Network Coordinator to develop, implement and support data archiving and protection mechanisms including secure data back-up and web-based data management system.
Support project staff with basic data analysis and reporting including generating summary results of research data, transcribing open-ended data, and preparing summary reports of research activities.
Work with the Network Coordinator to provide technical assistance to staff for basic information, communication and technology (ICT) support, software management and maintenance.
Represent the Council in project dissemination meetings, training workshops, and technical working group meetings organized by national and international organizations including government and donor agencies.
Provide data management support to other Council offices in sub-Saharan Africa region if needed including programming study tools on mobile handheld devices, training research assistants on the new technologies, and preparing the data for analysis.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree in statistics, information technology, computer science, management information systems (MIS) or MIS-related field with at least 2-3 years of relevant experience; or a satisfactory combination of education and relevant experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with managing large datasets and relational databases such as Access and SQL, and programming using JAVA, Python, XML or SQL on Android or Windows platforms.
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with basic data analysis using statistical software such as Excel, Stata or SPSS. GIS skills are an added advantage.
Strong oral and written communication skills including the ability to translate technical programming and data management information for non-technical audience.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills including demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team in a multi-cultural environment.
Strong supervision skills demonstrated by prior experience of successfully supervising a small group of data personnel.
Readiness to travel within Kenya and internationally.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Salary range between KES 203,117 – 259,040 per month, depending on knowledge, skills, and experience. Excellent benefits package includes medical and group life and personal accident insurance available immediately upon hire; provident plan with employer contribution equal to 15% of annual salary, after successful completion of the trial period. We strive to provide an environment of professional growth and development.

Qualified candidates should send their resume and cover letter to: jobs-nairobi@popcouncil.org by 3rd November 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. This is a national position and only Kenyan nationals will be considered. The Population Council, Kenya is an equal opportunity employer.

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jobs-nairobi@popcouncil.org

October 28, 2024
Midwifery Referent

Job Description
The Hospital Nursing & Midwifery initiative constitutes the biggest pillar of the MSF Academy portfolio and will continue to in the coming years. At present, we are currently active on a few fronts: Creation of various learning programmes, such as the basic clinical nursing care (BCNC-40 learning units, almost finalised), the nursing OT and the midwifery modules, and relevant learning tools, all undergoing validation by all 5 OCs.
Adapt the BCNC module’s content into e-learning, to be uploaded onto Tembo, the MSF e-learning platform
Implementing BCNC learning activities in various mission countries, with teams based in the field. Today we have field implementation of our programmes in Sierra Leone, Central African Republic and South Sudan, and soon to follow in Mali.
Specifically, as regards midwifery, the first project to implement the midwifery learning programme will take place in the Kenema paediatric hospital in Sierra Leone beginning of 2022, and others will follow suit in the course of the year. Until now, the midwifery expertise of the MSF Academy has always been outsourced, mainly to develop the competency-based framework and to develop curriculum content and learning activities. However, to finalise this, and to guide and support field implementation of the learning programme, we will require the technical expertise of a referent within the MSF Academy’s global team. In addition, it is important to make sure that the proposed programmes, while striving to cover all relevant skills and competencies required for the profession, also remain realistic for feasible field implementation within operational needs; this also means that hourly volume for each programme remains viable.
Position within the organisation
While the Midwifery referent will respond to the deputy director of the MSF Academy, they will also work in close collaboration and symbiosis with the nursing science referent and the pedagogical referent of the global team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
In order of priority

Garant of the quality of the implementation of the learning strategy for the Midwifery programme
Provide technical guidance and support the field teams in the daily implementation of the activities in the field, and make sure that the theoretical and practical learnings are always coupled with bedside clinical mentoring, seeing that this is the determinant element to ensure application of learnings and improvement of the quality of care. In general, but most specifically for clinical mentoring, we need to support the teams to identify creative solution to identify the best approach
Active guidance and contribution to the development of the content and learning tools for the various modules currently in the pipe
Responsible for the follow-up and analysis of the midwifery field activities, together with the pedagogical manager in the field and the project manager & the pedagocial referent of the global team
Assists the project managers in defining and designing the right strategy and starting new projects in 2021
Coordinate vision, strategy and content on nursing with the Intersectional Midwifery working group and other intersectional groups as required
Responsible to develop a professional network in the field of midwifery for the MSF Academy
As the MSF Academy is a small team, participate and contribute to various team tasks and bring support to colleagues when needed.

REQUIREMENTS
Required qualifications and experiences

At minimum a bachelor’s level in midwifery, preferably also with nursing qualifications
Proven experience of minimum 5 years practicing midwifery at hospital level, and 2 years as a midwife supervisor
MSF field experience of 2 years minimum in clinical or Project Medical Referent role.
Proven experience in hands-on clinical mentorship / preceptorship
Experience of working in an African context
A sound experience in the field of learning and/or curriculum development is a plus.

Competencies

Excellent communication skills, eager to transmit in an intercultural environment
Ability to work autonomously
Very organised and solution-oriented
Pragmatic a must
Team player.

Languages

Proficiency in English and French

Mobility

Available for frequent field visits potentially lasting over 3 weeks; approximately 3 months of field-presence per year

CONDITIONS

Expected starting date: 1st January 2022
Contract type: Open-ended contract (CDI), full-time
Location: Based in Brussels or in another MSF entity (preferably in Europe, Africa or the Middle East). The final outcome depends on local legal limitations (residency, work permit, etc.).
The contractual terms and conditions will be established according to the country to domicile/residence and place of work of the candidate and in respect of MSF standard function and salary grids, taking into consideration past experience.
Adhere to the MSF principles and to our managerial values: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, Accountability, Trust and Empowerment
Adhere to the MSF Behavioral Commitments

Please, send your CV and cover letter to caroline.maes@brussels.msf.org and mention “MSF Academy Midwifery Referent” in the subject of your email.

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caroline.maes@brussels.msf.org

October 28, 2024
Registered Nurse PhD Student Senior Research Scientist Clinical Research Scientist/ Pediatrician Clinical Officers Clerk- Community Interviewer Laboratory Analyst

Vacancy No. CGHR/211/09/21
Program description: The KEMRI/CGHR program has expanded considerably in its research and program support activities. This program is collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and other partners and funders. It involves conducting research and programmatic support for activities related to Malaria, HIV, Tuberculosis and other diseases. The Family Health Unit at KEMRI-CGHR, Kisumu, has a vacancy in the Antenatal and Postnatal COVID-19 (ANCOV) study for the following position.
Position: Registered Nurse (2 position) KMR 8
Location: Kisumu, Kenya
Reporting to: Study Coordinator
Job purpose:
The incumbent will be responsible for providing nursing care to study participants, conducting antenatal, perinatal and post-natal care to mother and follow up for mother and baby pair. He/she will participate in taking histories, vital signs, physical examination, anthropometrics, assist in conducting deliveries and management of patients. Coordinate referral of pregnant women, enrolment and follow-ups.
Requirements:

Diploma in in nursing from a recognized institution.
Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya
Valid Practicing License from Nursing Council of Kenya
Excellent written/oral communication, interpersonal and organization skills
Fluency in English and Swahili both written and spoken
Training as a midwife and having worked in an Maternal and Child health and Nutrition (MCHN) or reproductive and child health environment

Skills & Abilities

Ability to withstand post-mortem procedures
Advance level of computer literacy
Excellent organizational skills and record keeping skills
Ability to communicate with tact, diplomacy and counselling skills to bereaved family members
Ability to work in a complex multidisciplinary group, especially in MOH set-up
Be a team player

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide basic triage to study participants
Enrolment and follow-up of study participants
Collection of high dimensional longitudinal clinical data
Participate in antenatal, perinatal and post-natal care of study participants
Identify danger signs of pregnancy and do appropriate referral
Conduct rapid HIV test in study participants with pre and post-test counselling
Maintains strict confidentiality and participants’ privacy
Maintain adequate amounts of required clinic supplies
Ensures high quality accurate data collection and recording of confidential clinical data.
Advices the study participants on availability of referral services.
Develop in-depth understanding of the study design and goals for successful
Implementation and execution of the study
Develop and review study SOPs
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by your immediate supervisor

Terms of Employment:
This employment is a one-year (1) renewable contract with probation period for the first 3 months. Salary is as per the stated job scale. Applications MUST include the following:

Letter of Application (INDICATE VACANCY NUMBER)
Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone number and e-mail address
Three letters of reference with contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
Copies of Certificates or Transcripts
Contact telephone number

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Apply to Deputy Director, CGHR, PO Box 1578-40100, Kisumu not later than October 27, 2021. Submit your application including documents via Email address cghr@kemri.org

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October 28, 2024
NAWIRI Project Associate, Business Development NAWIRI Project Associate, Demand Creation

Location: Marsabit or Isiolo Counties, Kenya
Salary: Starting from KES 1,877,145 – 2,142,226 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Duration: 24 Months
Job Description
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is seeking a Project Associate who will provide business development expertise to support SME’s as part of the USAID funded “Nutrition in ASALs Within Integrated Resilient Institutions” Project (NAWIRI). This role is offered on an initial 24-month contract basis and can be carried out in either Marsabit or Isiolo Counties in Kenya.
About GAIN
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is a Swiss-based foundation launched at the UN in 2002 to tackle the human suffering caused by malnutrition. Working with both governments and businesses, we aim to transform food systems so that they deliver more nutritious food for all people. In particular, we aim to make healthier food choices more desirable, more available, and more affordable. GAIN’s mission is to advance nutrition outcomes by improving consumption of nutritious and safe food for all people, especially the most vulnerable to malnutrition.
About the Role
Reporting to the Project Manager, you will provide technical expertise to develop SME businesses. You will be responsible for identifying, selecting and supporting the business to process, market and sell safe and nutritious food to consumers in Isiolo and Marsabit counties.
Specific Responsibilities include;

Supporting all aspects relevant to the contract and procurement process, including the prequalification, preparation, assessment of applications and award of purchase orders/contracts including contracts administration
Conducting pre-grant and post-grant due diligence on the project’s shortlisted businesses
Conducting regular visits to grantee working location to verify actual status
Supporting the business in product development and market expansion
Participating and contributing to development and implementation of project work plans
Assisting the project manager by monitoring the project progress against project workplan and budget.
Collecting, documenting, collating, and analysing project data for monitoring and management information purposes.
Maintaining crucial project documents to track project progress.
Identifying any potential issues or risks that could affect the progression of the project and working with the Project Manager to identify potential solutions.

About You
You should have good experience in the agri-food sector in Kenya, and be able to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders to develop solutions within this space. You must have experience in business development, especially business planning, as well as finance (SME finance, grant funding management etc) and the contract management process from requisition and tendering through to award and close out. It would be desirable for you to have experience of public / private partnerships and private sector experience, especially in the ASAL region and/or a strong understanding of supply chain analysis. In addition, you should hold at minimum a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Entrepreneurship & SME Management and/or equivalent work experience. A diploma or equivalent certification in project management or business administration would be advantageous.

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October 28, 2024
Project Officer – Self-Help Groups & Food Security Program Coordinator Household Economic Strengthening Officer

JOB TITLE: PROJECT OFFICER-SELF-HELP GROUPS & FOOD SECURITY
COMMENCEMENT DATE: JANUARY, 2022
DUTY STATION: NCCK IKUTHA CCCD OFFICE
DURATION: 1 YEAR, RENEWABLE CONTRACT BASED ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Project Officer (PO) will report to Project Coordinator (PC). The Project Officer collaborate with the other Project Officers to oversee smooth implementation of project activities as per KITUI CCCD project Multi-annual and Annual plan. The PO will take full leadership for the thematic area for which (s)he is responsible and ensures good complimentarity and integration with other thematic areas of the project.The PO will ensure good stewardship of the organization’s resources and ensure successful delivery of high impact, high quality and cost-effective programs to the Project beneficiaries. The Project Officer will receive day-to-day supervision from the KITUI CCCD Project Coordinator.
FIELD OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Result Area 1:

In cooperation with the CCCD project team, the PO will actively contribute to the contextualized design of the CCCD program, including contributing to:
Development and/or updating of the CCCD project Theory of Change and Multi-annual plan;
Development of CCCD Annual plans and budgets, based on the Multi-annual plan;
Development of CCCD Annual Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (PMEL) framework;
Development of CCCD Annual and Quarterly Work plans.

Result Area 2:

In cooperation with the CCCD team, the PO oversees smooth implementation of Project activities for the thematic focus areas (Self Help Groups & Food security), including:
Developing a Quarterly Work plan for thematic focus areas and ensuring good balance of activities per Quarter to ensure Quarterly and annual targets are reached;
Overseeing successful implementation of activities for the thematic focus areas as per the Annual plan;
Ensuring the program achieves the maximum impact on its beneficiaries by providing good program supervision for SHGs and Food security initiatives;
Participating in regular (quarterly) programmatic reflection sessions with other POs and the PC;
Coordinating regular program feedback sessions from beneficiaries and other stakeholders in the SHG and food security sector;
Ensuring complimentarity between the focus areas and other thematic activities in the Project;
Represent the organization well to its beneficiaries and stakeholders;
Collaborating with other experts in the area of SHGs and Food security to maximize both learning and complimentarity;
Documenting best practices and lessons learnt, and applying these in the next planning cycle.

Result Area 3:

Ensure proper program and financial accountability:
Ensures proper time and resource management towards quality program delivery;
Ensure proper planning of the activities for timely funds requests;
Ensures the segments of Project Supplier payment documents and cash requests are provided to the PC on time;
Ensures proper accountability for all funds received through the Project office;
Ensures the segments of the finance reports and corresponding supporting documents are completed and sent to the PC on time;
Ensures the segments of narrative reports, Annual plans, budgets and PMEL database are provided to the PC on time.

Result Area 4

Proactively manage any risks to the project and/or organization.

JOB SPECIFICATION AND OTHER INFORMATION RELATED TO THE JOB
Level of Education/Academic Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Business development or other relevant field from recognized university

Specialised Training/Professional Qualifications

Community Mobilisation Skills
Planning and Organisational Skills
Fund raising skills

Other Competencies/Abilities/Skills Required

Ability to speak the local language
Mature Committed and Christian
Strong analytical and planning skills
Ability to multitask and work with minimum supervision
Self-motivated and ability to take initiative
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Strong inter-personal and communication skills

Relevant Job Experience

Minimum 2 years experience in community development work, especially in rural areas;

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Use the link(s) below to apply on company website. Interested candidates should visit NCCK Job Application form to fill the Recruitment Form not later than 12:00 pm on October 28, 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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October 28, 2024
Health And Nutrition Officer

JOB DESCRIPTION
Under the general guidance and direction of the Field Health and Nutrition Advisor, the health and nutrition officer will support implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all health and nutrition activities in the field of the USAID Nawiri project at the County and Sub-County levels. Coordinate and work closely with County departments responsible for both health/nutrition specific and sensitive interventions, local partners, and communities. Lead implementation of all health and nutrition activities of the project, prepare reports and build capacity of the County staff and respective local communities. Promote best practices in health and nutrition programmes and contribute to the overall success of the USAID NAWIRI project. The role will also involve close working collaborations and linkages with the other components of the project including Community Health Systems Strengthening; Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health; SBCC; and Health Policy and Advocacy. In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
Strategic Planning and Programme Development

Familiarise with NAWIRI’s implementation strategy as informed by phase 1(Learning and research phase). Specifically, support implementation of the Health and Nutrition component of the NAWIRI strategy and ensure that nutrition-sensitive strategies and approaches are integrated into other thematic strategies.
Support in the development of a county engagement plan that includes skill transfer and capacity strengthening of country government counterparts.
Build on technical knowledge and understanding of the operations related to nutrition policy and services in Kenya, and how these policies can best work for the needs and peculiarities of Samburu County.
Ensure that programme activities support and demonstrate good practice in Child Safeguarding
Using a Child Rights Programming lens, ensure that NAWIRI health and nutrition programme is built around the Theory of Change and is regularly monitored.

Advocacy and Policy Development

Actively participate in the development, review, dissemination and operationalisation of County level policies, legislation, strategies and other initiatives and developments by government and other stakeholders relating to nutrition, health, WASH and/or food security issues.
Regularly assess and update management about any changes in the operating environment relevant to NAWIRI project and Save the Children’s priorities.
Support development of the County health and nutrition strategy and implementation plan including dissemination of nutrition advocacy messages for the NAWIRI project.
Monitor implementation of nutrition – related components of the advocacy strategy in the County.
Ensure visibility of the project in the field through participation and sharing of evidence, learning and recommendations from NAWIRI work in technical forums and meetings held at Sub – County level.
H/She will also pro- actively engage with other implementing partners during coordination meetings.

Programme Quality

Monitor and provide timely, relevant, accurate input on overall technical aspects of NAWIRI Health and nutrition programme work in Samburu.
Work closely with other programme staff and consortium partners to ensure effective sequencing, layering and integration.
Provide relevant technical training and support to the County staff on IMAM, MIYCN, C4D,KAP, nutrition surveys and monitoring and evaluation, as required.
Prepare quality activity report to the Field Health and Nutrition Advisor to facilitate timely submission of technical progress performance reports that are of acceptable quality to the Health and Nutrition Lead.
Provide input during selection of partners and training of partners on health and nutrition.

Monitoring and Evaluation

In collaboration with field – based M&E staff, ensure there is adherence to the project M&E framework.
Participate in collaborate, learn, and adapt (CLA) activities of the programme to ensure all NAWIRI interventions are working towards addressing persistent acute malnutrition.
Routinely monitor child safeguarding issues in the programme and take corrective actions such as modifying programme activities and/or report incidents, when required
Support timely dissemination of programme findings and lessons learned to key stakeholders at Sub – County level
Collect complaints and feedback during field activities and ensure that these are shared with MEAL officers for updating of the CFRM database.

Other

Participate actively in PDQ programme meetings, planning and review activities, providing enhanced insight into nutrition programming.
Actively participate in key relevant internal meetings such as Programme Review Meetings or Area-based meetings as required. Participate in any donor visit to project(s) within the country office portfolio, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Nursing (preferred), or other related health sciences.
At least 2 years demonstrated experience in implementation of health and nutrition programmes with preference given to nutrition programming in arid and semi-arid land (ASAL) settings.
Excellent understanding of the nutrition sector within the Kenyan context, particularly maternal, new-born and child nutrition issues including system approach to ending persistent acute malnutrition.
Clear understanding of nutrition resilience, hunger and food security issues in Kenya, particularly in the context of Samburu county.
Strong commitment to capacity building of county staff and partners with willingness to adopt a participatory and consultative approaches.
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively at all levels with County government, local partners and community members while taking into consideration cultural and language difficulties.
Strong results orientation, with the ability to take initiative and challenge existing mind-sets.
Excellent written and verbal skills in English, with ability to draft quality reports. Excellent verbal skills in Swahili; Knowledge of the local language and context will be a distinct advantage
Attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness in execution of assigned responsibilities
Ability to work in challenging and changing environment, and to see through challenges to find solutions.
Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies.
Qualified candidates from Samburu county are encouraged to apply.
Commitment to Save the Children values, including willingness to abide by and enforce the Child Safeguarding policy.

Apply via :

kenya.savethechildren.net

October 28, 2024
Consultant – Graphic Designer

Duties and Responsibilities
Background of the assignment

As the global guardian of the United Nations standards and norms in crime prevention and criminal justice, UNODC is mandated to support Member States in upholding the rule of law, promoting crime prevention and effective, fair, humane and accountable criminal justice systems. Within the framework of the UNODC Regional Programme for Eastern Africa (2016-2021), and in close cooperation with the Regional Section for Africa and the Middle East at UNODC headquarters, the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme of ROEA seeks to implement these objectives through support to major justice reforms processes undertaken by East African States.
In line with this mandate the UNODC project ‘Strengthening the Administration of Justice and operationalising alternatives to imprisonment in Kenya’ aims to support the Government of Kenya to strengthen efficiency in delivery of judicial services, enhance coordination within the criminal justice sector and widen the use and application of alternatives to imprisonment. The project is designed to implement a part of the Programme for Legal Aid and Empowerment in Kenya (PLEAD). The Programme is funded by the European Union and targets the counties with the five largest urban centres of the country (Kisumu, Mombasa, Nairobi, Nakuru and Uasin Gishu) and seven counties of the most marginalised area within the country (Garissa, Isiolo, Lamu, Mandera, Marsabit, Tana River and Wajir).

The PLEAD component implemented by UNODC targets support to the following institutions in the justice chain (national partners):

The Judiciary;
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP);
The Kenyan Probation and Aftercare Service (KPAS);
The Witness Protection Agency (WPA);
The National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ).

The importance of raising public awareness for the success of criminal justice reforms cannot be over emphasised. The 2018 PLEAD Baseline Study thus describes limited public awareness of alternatives to imprisonment, coupled with a low uptake of such sanctions by judicial officers, as having resulted in an over reliance on imprisonment.
In consequence, PLEAD adopted a Communication and Visibility Strategy 2019-2020 (Communication Strategy) to ensure efficient and coherent communication on the Programme. The Strategy prescribes, inter alia, that all PLEAD partners should be visible and receive appropriate acknowledgement for their contribution. One of its objectives is also to raise awareness among all target groups of the positive impacts of the Programme’s interventions that are improving the delivery of justice and changing lives.
Given varying access to information channels and literacy levels it is important to present information in both written and audio-visual form. PLEAD will thus support the generation of a large amount of written and electronic content, from policies, strategies and guidelines, to popular versions of formal documents, reports and Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials. When necessary service providers will be engaged to support the implementation of the Communication Strategy, such as graphic design and layout, illustrations, translation, photography and video and audio production. Correspondingly, UNODC will maintain a UNODC publication master schedule over the life of the Programme to enable forward planning and thereby optimal impact of PLEAD communications.
Graphic design and layout services will include the design and layout of formal publications, display products and IEC materials. It will also include UNODC material that will feature the approved PLEAD visual identity as well as materials for national partners that must feature their respective corporate identity.
Purpose of the assignment

The purpose of the assignment is to provide graphic design and layout services to support, on the one hand, the implementation of the Communication Strategy and, on the other hand, various publications and IEC materials for national partners supported by PLEAD.
The approval processes of UNODC and the European Union must be followed throughout the assignment, as well as their respective logo guidelines and visibility requirements. The assignment also requires the preparation and delivery of final artwork to the printer and/or production company in line with instructions.

Specific tasks to be performed by the consultant

Under the overall supervision of the Regional Representative and direct supervision of the Head of the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme UNODC ROEA, and within the framework of the UNODC Regional Programme for Eastern Africa (2016-2021) the consultant will perform the following tasks in pursuance of the implementation of the Communication Strategy:
Apply PLEAD visuals to various UNODC information and display products and social media graphics.
Design and layout PLEAD newsletter and fact sheets.
Design and layout formal documents, such as policies and guidelines, and IEC materials for PLEAD national partners, such as popular version of government policies or guidelines, training materials, display banners, brochures and posters.
Collaborate with the PLEAD Communication Consultant to provide technical assistance to national partners regarding the development of their corporate identity, including their respective logos.
Assist, as needed, with determining print production specifications and liaising with printers to coordinate production.

Qualifications/special skills

Academic Qualifications: An advanced university degree in graphic design, visual arts, illustration or related field is required. A first level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience: – At least 7 years of professional graphic design experience, including the design and layout of a wide range of publications, IEC materials and infographics is required.;
Experience in developing and applying visual identities for programmes and/or campaigns is desirable.
Work experience with the Kenyan government and/or an international organization is desirable.
Prior experience developing infographics and simple social media graphics is required.
Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Apply via :

careers.un.org

October 28, 2024